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Rihanna Invests in Jay-Zs Favorite Vegan Cookie Producer Partake Foods Rihanna Invests in Jay-Zs Favorite Vegan Cookie Producer Partake Foods Companies & Portraits Partake Foods Following successful investments from Jay-Zand Grammy-award winning singer H.E.R the allergy-free brand Partake Foodshas raised $4.8 million in a new funding round. Interesting to note is CEO and founder Denise Woodard is the first woman of color to raise $1 million for a food startup. New investors include pop star Rihanna. The investment is Rihannas first beyond funding outside of her own personal ventures, which include her vegan leather line, Fenty and vegan beauty brand, Fenty Skin.Over 50% of Partake Foods total $7.5 million in funding has come from Black investors, including Jay-Zs Marcy Venture Partners (MVP). That was very deliberate, Woodard told Forbeswhen asked about BIPOC investors. I feel very passionate about continuing to increase wealth in the Black community wherever possible and so having investors on board that understand those missions and goals is really important to me. Fenty Skin Partake currently offers products including a 5-in-1 baking mix and a range of cookies. In an interviewwith vegconomist, Woodard describes Partakes cookies as: Vegan, Gluten-Free, free of the top 8 allergens, Non GMO, and most importantly yummy and made with simple, whole food ingredients. Chuck Muth , Chief Growth Officer of Beyond Meat and current investor, will be joining Partakes board, along with Aditi Dash, Partner at CircleUp Growth Partners. Partake products can be found in 2,700 stores, and the company has plans to double the number of retail locations. Current retail partners include Target, Whole Foods Market Sproutsand The Fresh Market. When asked by vegconomist where she saw Partake Foods in five years, Woodard explained: We would like to have meal and snack offerings across multiple categories all that meet the criterion of delicious, nutritious, and allergy-friendly and have products available nationally. Share article:

Get Rating ) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 15,580 shares of the asset managers stock, valued at approximately $359,000. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in IVZ. Concord Wealth Partners increased its holdings in Invesco by 257.6% in the third quarter. Concord Wealth Partners now owns 1,112 shares of the asset managers stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 801 shares in the last quarter. McIlrath & Eck LLC increased its holdings in Invesco by 224.9% in the third quarter. McIlrath & Eck LLC now owns 1,280 shares of the asset managers stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 886 shares in the last quarter. AdvisorNet Financial Inc increased its holdings in Invesco by 83.3% in the third quarter. AdvisorNet Financial Inc now owns 1,613 shares of the asset managers stock valued at $39,000 after buying an additional 733 shares in the last quarter. Arlington Partners LLC purchased a new position in Invesco in the third quarter valued at $39,000. Finally, Ahrens Investment Partners LLC purchased a new position in Invesco in the fourth quarter valued at $51,000. 63.62% of the stock is owned by institutional investors. Get Invesco alerts: In other news, major shareholder Trian Fund Management, L.P. bought 720,080 shares of the firms stock in a transaction on Friday, March 25th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $22.01 per share, for a total transaction of $15,848,960.80. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink Also, CEO Martin L. Flanagan sold 189,708 shares of the businesss stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $19.51, for a total transaction of $3,701,203.08. The disclosure for this sale can be found here Insiders acquired a total of 4,474,671 shares of company stock worth $89,304,035 over the last quarter. 1.87% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders. Several analysts have recently issued reports on IVZ shares. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their target price on shares of Invesco from $37.00 to $32.00 and set a buy rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 18th. The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their target price on shares of Invesco from $27.00 to $26.00 and set a neutral rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, January 4th. Evercore ISI dropped their target price on shares of Invesco from $28.00 to $25.00 and set an inline rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 26th. Morgan Stanley dropped their target price on shares of Invesco from $29.00 to $27.00 and set an equal weight rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 26th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets dropped their target price on shares of Invesco from $33.00 to $29.00 and set an outperform rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 26th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of Hold and a consensus target price of $28.82. IVZ opened at $22.39 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.32 billion, a PE ratio of 7.46, a PEG ratio of 0.52 and a beta of 1.18. Invesco Ltd. has a twelve month low of $18.42 and a twelve month high of $29.71. The firms 50-day moving average price is $21.64 and its 200 day moving average price is $23.43. The company has a current ratio of 3.79, a quick ratio of 3.79 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77. Invesco (

Share on Stocktwits TFG Advisers LLC lifted its position in shares of Pioneer High Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PHT) by 7.6% during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 20,617 shares of the closed-end funds stock after purchasing an additional 1,461 shares during the quarter. TFG Advisers LLCs holdings in Pioneer High Income Fund were worth $200,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Morgan Stanley grew its stake in shares of Pioneer High Income Fund by 5.6% during the 1st quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 21,786 shares of the closed-end funds stock worth $204,000 after purchasing an additional 1,156 shares during the period. Ameritas Investment Company LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Pioneer High Income Fund during the 1st quarter worth approximately $47,000. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Pioneer High Income Fund during the 1st quarter worth approximately $191,000. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans grew its stake in shares of Pioneer High Income Fund by 1.6% during the 1st quarter. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans now owns 188,219 shares of the closed-end funds stock worth $1,764,000 after purchasing an additional 2,944 shares during the period. Finally, Guggenheim Capital LLC grew its stake in shares of Pioneer High Income Fund by 2.1% during the 1st quarter. Guggenheim Capital LLC now owns 300,380 shares of the closed-end funds stock worth $2,814,000 after purchasing an additional 6,311 shares during the period. Get Pioneer High Income Fund alerts: Shares of NYSE PHTopened at $10.25 on Tuesday. Pioneer High Income Fund, Inc. has a 12 month low of $7.63 and a 12 month high of $10.38. The stocks 50 day moving average price is $9.88. The company also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, August 31st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 19th will be paid a dividend of $0.072 per share. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 18th. This represents a $0.86 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 8.43%. Pioneer High Income Fund Company Profile Pioneer High Income Fund, Inc is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Pioneer Investment Management, Inc It invests in fixed income markets of the United States. The fund primarily invests in below-investment-grade bonds, high-yield corporate bonds, and convertible securities. Featured Article: Why investors pay attention to retained earnings Want to see what other hedge funds are holding PHT? Visit HoldingsChannel.comto get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for Pioneer High Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE:PHT). Receive News & Ratings for Pioneer High Income Fund Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Pioneer High Income Fund and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter

Reckitt to sell E45 skincare brand for 200m By 24 December 2021 Consumer giant ReckittBenckiser has agreed the sale of skincare brand E45 for 200 million. The Slough-based company, which also owns brand including Dettol and Durex, told investors on Friday morning that it is set to sell the business to Swedish group Karo Pharma. E45 cream was created in 1952 by Reckitt subsidiary Crookes Healthcare and was initially only available in hospitals. However, increased demand and positive results saw the brand move into traditional retail. In the financial year to December 2020, the E45 brand and related sub-brands had a combined net revenue of 43 million. Now is the right time to pass E45 on to a new owner, and we are confident that Karo will build on the strength of the E45 brand to capture the significant opportunities ahead The proposed sale is the latest move by Reckitt to shake up its portfolio in a bid to focus on higher growth areas of its operations. It comes after the firm sold its infant formula and child nutrition business in China and its Scholl foot treatment brand earlier this year. Reckitts strategy also saw it acquire menthol treatment business Biofreeze in July. Chief executive Laxman Narasimhan aid: E45 is an iconic, trusted skincare brand that over 60 years has become a leader in science-based skincare. As we shift from a brand-led to a category-led growth strategy, we are focusing on high growth categories with brands we can stretch into new places and spaces to support our medium-term growth ambitions, including 4%-6% growth in health. Now is the right time to pass E45 on to a new owner, and we are confident that Karo will build on the strength of the E45 brand to capture the significant opportunities ahead. The sale is subject to closing conditions, including consultations with employee representatives in France, but is expected to complete in the second quarter of next year. The best videos delivered daily Watch the stories that matter, right from your inbox Thanks, your email has been added to our newsletter. Thanks, your email has been added to our newsletter. Submitting...

Alpine has finally pulled the wraps off the A522. It gets a striking new livery that combines the traditional blue of Alpine with the pink of ex-Racing Point and Aston Martinsponsor BWT. Looks fantastic, doesnt it? For the first two races of the season, though, the Enstone-based French firm will run the ultra-pink flipped livery in the pictures you see below. Thats apparently to highlight its new partnership with the Austrian water treatment company. PHOTO BY Alpine Continue reading below Its with great pleasure that we launch our A522 to the world today, marking the next chapter in Alpines Formula 1 journey, said Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi. We are proud racers and have poured the essence of Alpines racing heritage and passion into this new generation of cars. We have a clear plan and vision in place at Alpine and we have some of the best people in the business to help drive us forward and realize our ambitions. Continue reading below Recommended Videos Our team is stronger now and, we hope, future-proof. Our driver line-up is the perfect recipe to help deliver the results we want to achieve on track, Rossi added. In 2022, we want to show constant progress with comprehensive developments across all sites to ensure we are contenders for the title in the future. We are going in the right direction and we want to carry on our climb to the summit. Continue reading below

) (TASE: ALLT) (the "Company"), a leading global provider of innovative security solutions and network intelligence for enterprise and mobile, fixed, and cloud service providers, announced today that it had entered into a $40 million private financing with Lynrock Lake Master Fund LP, a fund managed by Lynrock Lake LP ("Lynrock Lake"), an investment management firm with approximately $1.3 billion of assets under management. The financing consists of $40 million principal amount of a convertible promissory note (the "Note"). The financing is expected to close on February 17, 2022 . Erez Antebi , President & CEO of Allot, commented "We appreciate the trust our long-term shareholder is demonstrating in our company and our strategy. This financing provides us additional flexibility in executing our security-as-a-service (SECaaS) strategy and enables us to pursue growth while maintaining a strong balance sheet." "As a long-standing investor in Allot, we have been impressed by the scalability of the Company's technology and the robustness of its security offering for communication service providers and enterprises," said Cynthia Paul , Chief Investment Officer of Lynrock Lake. "We are excited to increase our investment in Allot as the Company executes its strategic plan to grow its SECaaS recurring revenue stream." Under the terms of the Note, the Note will not bear interest and the principal amount of the Note will not accrete. The Note will mature on February 14, 2025 ; however, the Company, at its sole discretion, may elect to extend the date of maturity by an additional year until February 14, 2026 and may further elect to extend the date of maturity by another additional year until February 14, 2027 , each time by providing the holder with 90 days' notice. The Note is convertible, in whole or in part at the option of the holder at any time prior to the Company's repayment of the principal amount of the Note in full, into the Company's ordinary shares at an initial conversion price of $10.30 per share, subject to certain customary anti-dilution adjustments. The conversion price will decrease by $1 per share (as adjusted commensurate with any anti-dilution adjustments to the Conversion Rate prior to such time) for each year the maturity is extended. The Company intends to use the proceeds of the financing for general corporate purposes. Lynrock Lake has not requested a board seat, and its conversion of the Note is subject to an initial ownership limitation of 19.99% of the Company's ordinary shares outstanding immediately after any such conversion, which may be decreased upon notice or increased to 24.99% upon 61 days' notice from Lynrock Lake. Forward Looking Statements This release contains forward-looking statements, which express the current beliefs and expectations of Company management, including those regarding the expected timing of the closing of the transaction and use of proceeds. Such statements involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause our future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from management's current beliefs and expectations. Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We undertake no obligation to update the information made in this release in the event facts or circumstances subsequently change after the date of this press release. About Allot Allot Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT TASE: ALLT) is a leading provider of innovative network intelligence and security solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide, enhancing value to their customers. Our solutions are deployed globally for network and application analytics, traffic control and shaping, network-based security services, and more. Allot's multi-service platforms are deployed by over 500 mobile, fixed and cloud service providers and over 1,000 enterprises. Our industry-leading network-based security-as-a-service solution has achieved over 50% penetration with some service providers and is already used by over 20 million subscribers globally. Seth Greenberg Allot Director of Corporate Communications +972-54-922-2294

) is benefitting from strength in its OPTAVIA lifestyle solution and coaching support system. Moreover, the companys growth-oriented efforts amid the coronavirus outbreak are noteworthy. However, escalated costs and stringent margins are headwinds. Lets delve deeper. Factors Working in Favor of Medifast Given the evolving consumer interests in health and wellness, Medifasts OPTAVIA lifestyle solution and coaching support system bodes well. OPTAVIA follows a holistic approach by focusing on six key areas of a human being, namely weight, eating and hydration, motion, sleep, mind and surroundings. Further, OPTAVIA combines scientifically-proven programs, effective products as well as guidance from its coaches to help consumers lead a healthier lifestyle. In partnership with OPTAVIA coaches, franchise partners, resellers and its Scientific Advisory Board, Medifast offers comprehensive wellness products and programs that focus on creating sustainable change by helping people learn to incorporate healthy habits into their lifestyles. Incidentally, solid demand and engagement among OPTAVIA coaches as well as clients boosted the companys second-quarter 2020 results, with the top and the bottom line increasing year over year as well as beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Notably, Medifasts number of active earning coaches was the highest in the second quarter, with productivity increasing significantly from the last quarter. Markedly, OPTAVIA-branded products formed 83% of consumable units sold in the quarter, up from 75% in the year-ago period. Also, total active earning OPTAVIA coaches rose 19.3% to 36,500. In fact, management remains impressed with OPTAVIAs relevance even amid the coronavirus outbreak. Additionally, Medifast is undertaking a number of measures to drive growth amidthe pandemic. During the second quarter of 2020, the company introduced a key initiative, which brought together co-skilled development, incentives and product-related promotions for new clients. The program ran from March to May and fueled major increases in the companys core growth metrics new client acquisitions and co-sponsorships. Also, the company remains focused on driving demand for its products and services in the third quarter of 2020. To keep pace with the changing scenario, management has altered its programs for the second half of 2020 including the development of a digital-first approach. Apart from these, Medifast is impressed with its supply-chain investments. Notably, shares of Medifast have surged 48.7% year to date against the s decline of 0.6%. Is all Rosy Medifast? Medifast has been seeing high selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the past few quarters. In the second quarter of 2020, adjusted SG&A expenses increased 14.5% thanks to escalated OPTAVIA commission costs, stemming from higher OPTAVIA sales and greater coach incentives. Incidentally, the companys operating margin contracted 120 basis points (bps) in the second quarter. Further, its gross margin contracted 280 bps due to increased promotional activities and elevated production costs. Well, it is yet to be seen if strength in OPTAVIA as well as other growth efforts can help this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company to overcome such cost-related hurdles. Some Solid Food Stocks

Save OSAKA, Japan, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (hereinafter, Santen) and Orbis International today announced a partnership to develop a suite of digital training tools that will continue to help eye care professionals around the world build their skills. Through the three-year, global partnership, Orbis and Santen will create online courses, live surgical demonstrations, and artificial intelligence (AI) focused on glaucoma, a leading cause of avoidable blindness. The digital tools will be available in Chinese, providing a best-in-class, standardized teaching curriculum in that language. The collaboration will utilize Orbis's award-winning telemedicine platform, Cybersight , which has some 25,000 users across 199 countries. Through this partnership, Santen, a global leader in ophthalmology with a strong focus in glaucoma, can enable access to these distant learning tools for more eye care professionals, especially in remote rural areas. By adding to the growing body of educational resources available in languages beyond English, Santen and Orbis aim to expand the number of eye care professionals who can benefit from the platform. "Santen values the advancements that can be made through collaboration and digital learning, and especially in times like these, this partnership will be another step forward for better eye care for millions of patients," said Shigeo Taniuchi, President and CEO of Santen. "Digital resources and solutions are critical to ensure doctors can provide optimal care to their patients. This partnership combines Orbis's innovative technology in ophthalmic training and our global industry knowledge to enhance our joint mission of improving eye health for people around the world." "Technology has opened so many doors in our work to end avoidable blindness. This initial step in the new partnership with Santen is very significant for Orbis because it allows us to further strengthen Cybersight offerings and reach more ophthalmologists in more countries," said Dr. Danny Haddad, Chief of Programs at Orbis International. "As we increase eye care professionals' access to training in their local language, we are ensuring that more patients get the quality care they deserve." This partnership will bring together two global leaders in eye health and ensure that eye care professionals and their patients will continue to benefit from the latest knowledge and technology. Virtual solutions that allow for distance learning and connection have never been more important. Amid the current public health situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, record-breaking numbers of eye care professionals have registered for Cybersight and taken advantage of the platform's learning opportunities. About Santen As a specialized company dedicated to ophthalmology, Santen carries out research, development, marketing, and sales of pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products, and medical devices. Santen is the market leader for prescription ophthalmic pharmaceuticals in Japan and its products now reach patients in over 60 countries. With scientific knowledge and organizational capabilities nurtured over a nearly 130-year history, Santen provides products and services to contribute to the well-being of patients, their loved ones and consequently to society. For more information, please visit Santen's website (

nxtbar.com ), a leading natural foods company with strong and growing sales, a popular keto-friendly product line, and a large distribution footprint that includes GNC, Walmart.com, Amazon.com, TruNorth (Canada), and an extensive network of more than 2,000 brick-and-mortar locations across the United States. NxtBar provides an excellent complementary piece to our roll-up puzzle, with a strong product portfolio, a wide distribution footprint, and demonstrable revenue and brand growth momentum already in place, noted Leonard Armenta, President of GenTech & CEO of SINFIT Nutrition. The Company reported last week that it had signed an exclusive letter of intent to acquire NxtBar. An initial expected closing date of June 25th was set. The Company is pleased to report that this process was completed faster than anticipated, and the acquisition is now closed and final. As noted in prior Company communications, NxtBar was able to generate substantial YoY revenue growth and activating 2,000+ retailers since its inception despite the challenging retail environment characterizing the past 15 months due to the global pandemic health crisis. Richard Lindeman, the Founder of NxtBar, stated NxtBar is one of the fastest growing ecommerce and retail CPG brands, and GenTech is the perfect partner to continue widespread distribution of the products and to further accelerate our revenue growth. Since beginning conversations with GenTech several months ago, weve been deeply impressed with their operational capabilities and robust distribution network. The entire NxtBar team is excited to see how they continue to grow the brand. Armenta added, We gain a revenue-producing brand, substantial ready-to-sell inventory, and an excellent channel through which to interface with an active end-market. That stands to add significant value to our existing brands and as well as brands we are working to acquire in the future. NxtBar products are low-sugar, low-carb, keto-friendly, paleo-friendly, non-GMO, and gluten-free, containing less than 2g of sugar per serving. The bars come in eight (8) delicious flavors, including Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Coconut, Cookie Dough, Lemon Pound Cake, Vanilla Almond Butter, Cookies and Cream, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip, and Banana Nut Bread. About GenTech Holdings, Inc. GenTech Holdings, Inc. is a publicly traded company under the symbol GTEH. The Company launched a high-end Coffee Subscription service in early 2020 called Secret Javas and has recently closed on its acquisition of Sinfit Nutrition, which offers a range of high-end Functional Foods. TAGS

), announced today that Gene Quigley , an experienced executive with several healthcare organizations, has joined the company as a Managing Director. Gene most recently helped lead a recapitalization process and successfully transitioned ownership to a PE firm at Home Care Delivered. Continue Reading Gene Quigley, VERTESS Managing Director For over 20 years Gene served as a commercial growth executive in several PE-backed and public healthcare companies such as Schering-Plough, Bayer, CCS Medical, Byram Healthcare, Numotion, and, most recently, as the Chief Revenue Officer at Home Care Delivered. As an operator, he has dedicated his career to driving value creation through exponential revenue and profit growth, while also building cultures that empower people to thrive in competitive environments. His passion for creating deals has helped many companies' platform and scale with highly successful Mergers and Acquisitions. At VERTESS, Gene will leverage his extensive expertise in HME/DME, Diagnostics, and Medical Devices within the US and international marketplace to support clients through the M+A process as a Managing Director. Gene brings hands-on experience and knowledge to champion the business owners he represents during a transaction. "I have enjoyed a lengthy career working with numerous large organizations," Gene stated. "It was enormously rewarding to help grow and expand those companies. To be able to take all that I have learned and experienced as an executive and work with so many new clients looking to either exit or recapitalize their "babies" is exciting. It is energizing to be working alongside the team at VERTESS." Brad Smith , VERTESS Managing Director/Partner, said, "Gene is exactly the right combination of talents we look for in a new Managing Director. He has the insider's perspective on the healthcare industry, an enviable drive to be successful, and a positive attitude he shares with his clients and the rest of the team. I am certain there are no limits to the success Gene will achieve with his clients." Gene Quigley

Civica RX partnership helps Baptist get needed medicines Civica RX partnership helps Baptist get needed medicines Written by Monica Correa on December 7, 2021 Advertisement Baptist Health South Floridas partnership with not-for-profit company Civica RX has helped the hospital have continued access to needed drugs in spite of national shortages and spiked prices. Lehi, Utah-headquartered Civica RX, which was established in September 2018 by 11 health systems and hospitals across the US including Baptist Health to provide generic drugs needed in intensive care units and operating rooms, helped the Baptist Health system during national shortages of medicines. According to medical journal NEJM Catalyst, Civica is able to stabilize the price of drugs and guarantee hospital access to them by bypassing the major drug makers and manufacturing or subcontracting for generic pharmaceuticals hospitals need. Civica is operating ahead of schedule, said Madeline Camejo, vice president and chief pharmacy officer at Baptist Hospital of South Florida. Civica had projected to have around 41 drugs manufactured at the beginning of the year and 100 by 2023. Baptist Health is currently purchasing around 50 drugs from Civica. Because of our partnership, we had access to all the drugs we needed to help us navigate through the difficulties we had to deal with, without having to deal so much with drug shortages, said Ms. Camejo to really focus on what we needed to do for our patients. Civica was established as a nonstock, nonprofit social welfare organization with a $100 million grant from non-profit healthcare system Intermountain. Every healthcare system and hospital that joins the Civica partnership makes a one-time financial contribution to the company based on the level of membership the entity chooses, said CEO Martin VanTrieste. To become a member of the board of directors, entities would provide a one-time payment of $10 million to the company; become a founding member, the contribution would be $5 million; and for a general partnering member, the entity would pay $300 per licensed hospital bed with a cap of $1 million, Mr. VanTrieste said in 2019. All of Civicas funding comes from the hospitals and philanthropic organizations, and not investors and shareholders like the majority of pharmaceutical companies. The aim is to combine the efficiency of a pro-competitive private enterprise with the equitable mission of a pro-social welfare organization, the NEJM Catalyst reported. Healthcare systems, said Ms. Camejo, oftentimes had to change drugs so they could continue to treat patients. We didnt have to do that at Baptist. With over 200 drugs currently on the US Food and Drug Administrations shortage list, Baptists hospitals were not hit as badly in the ICU, she said, because of the partnership with Civica, which is producing drugs such as ketamine and lidocaine and antibiotics like vancomycin, which the company initially started with. Everything they have we have been purchasing. Civica RX seeks to create a market stability in the wake of drug shortages by guaranteeing hospitals the volume of drugs they need to care for patients, guarantying predictable long-term supply while working with FDA-approved manufacturers with high-quality track records, according to Civicrx.org. Baptist Health systems use of what Civica manufactures is 5% to 6%, said Ms. Camejo. When drugs go on shortage, everybody raises their price. Since we had this partnership with Civica we didnt have to worry about allocation, and we didnt have to worry about prices going up, because their prices have been fixed with our contract. When healthcare systems suffer drug shortages, she said, there are constant changes in order sets and protocols because certain drugs arent available, and hospitals must substitute them for others. At the end of the day, its a drug safety issue as well, and having this [partnership] really gives us one less thing to worry about when youre dealing with uncertainties. The general market price in shortages is hard to predict, but they do go higher when you dont have a steady stream [of drugs], she added. And they usually increase anywhere between 20% to 50% when things go on shortage. The peace of mind that this partnership brings is the access to drugs, and that for us was a great thing when we had the pandemic, because of so many drug shortages that we didnt have to worry about. In June, Civica RX announced it will be producing essential generic medicines through out-patient care and pharmacies. CivicaScript, the operating name, has partnered with some of the nations largest health insurers, such as the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and 17 independent companies, according to a press release by Civica, to initially develop up to 10 common but highly priced generic medicines for which there is currently not enough market competition to drive down price. This way, CivicaScript also plans to innovate and further transform the supply chain to lower the cost of prescription medicines. Having Civica being able to manufacture here in the US and partnering with them, said Ms. Camejo, I think its going to be better for us in the future. Leave a Reply

Linkedin When Carin Schultz joined Frontida Assisted Living as vice president of operations in 2010, she jumped in with both feet. At that time, Schultz joined a meager yet enthusiastic team of a struggling long-term care company in an industry she didnt have previous experience in, said president and chief executive officer Crystal Miller. Carin has been successful because of her sincere care for the residents, the caregivers and her coworkers, Miller said. Carin offers careful attention to the details that matter in creating a space where the whole person can be cared for. This whole-person care approach was especially valuable during the last 18 months when everyone, both team members and residents, was desperate for emotional connection in addition to essential safety. Schultz shows care for caregivers, knowing it will empower them to deliver the best care, Miller said. The most fulfilling thing the Frontida leadership team hears is a caregiver saying that their life has been forever changed because of the personal values they adopted because of what they experienced during their work life, Miller said. Carin Schultz is a driving force in this impact that will affect generations of lower-income workers. ABOUT US Up-to-the-minute business news, thoughtful analysis and valuable strategic insights for Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin business leaders. FOLLOW US

Trade Winds dismisses FTC's findings about its acquisition of Jamaica Beverages Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Observer business writer [email protected] THE Fair Trading Commission (FTC) has scrutinised fresh juice and milk products manufacturer Trade Winds Citrus's acquisition of its competitor, Jamaica Beverages Limited (JBL), citing issues with the sale agreement, dated September 29, 2020. Trade Winds is the producer of the Tru-Juice and Juciful brand juices. The FTC, which carried out an investigation into the matter, has deemed the sale agreement to be substantially lessening competition, in breach of section 17(1) of the Fair Competition Act (FCA), as it unduly impedes the re-entry of the principals of JBL into the relevant market as well as impedes their entry into other markets. Further, the FTC says it is not satisfied that the agreement qualifies for exemption in section 17(4) of the FCA. In its 30-page report, the FTC proposes remedial measures designed to mitigate the anti-competitive effects, citing Clause 2 of Appendix B of the sales agreement, in which the principals of JBL agree to a five-year non-compete applicable provision. However, while this provision was duly agreed to and signed by the principals of JBL, the FTC sees such as move as anti-competitive. In its investigation, the FTC concludes that Clause 2 of Appendix B in the Agreement for Sale of Assets does not support any legitimate business objective because it extends for a period beyond three years and covers product markets wider than is necessary to achieve the purported objectives of the Agreement. Therefore, the FTC recommends that Trade Winds either: a) Justify the identified restrictions of the agreement to the satisfaction of the FTC; or b) Limit the duration and product scope of the agreement to address the concerns of the FTC. Trade Winds hits back at FTC The Jamaica Observer contacted Trade Winds Citrus on the matter and was advised that the company only became aware of the FTC's Final Staff Report on March 11, 2022 when the Business Observer reached out to Managing Director Peter McConnell. In a written response McConnell expressed strong disagreement with the FTC's declaration on the sale agreement. According to McConnell, Trade Winds Citrus does not agree that this conclusion is correct, not least because the sale agreement contains a provision that any non-compete terms which are unlawful (ie too long) may be adjusted to such period as is reasonable. The concern with the wording of this conclusion is the inference that the agreement (as a whole) was written in such a way to intentionally lessen competition. McConnell argued that the FTC's contention is that the duration of the non-compete agreement of five years is too long and should be reduced to three years. The non-compete agreement specifically addresses the issue of whether the agreed period may contravene the law (ie be too long), and makes provision to reduce the non-compete period accordingly. He contended that the company's attorneys have explained this provision for adjustment to the FTC, which still contends that the five-year duration for this non-compete obligation as stated in the agreement is likely to be an infringement of the Fair Competition Act. He emphasised that our company's attorneys remain in dialogue with the FTC, but we consider this to be a non-issue because the FTC has expressed an opinion and not a ruling, but in any event Trade Winds Citrus has no difficulty engaging with the vendor on this point if they wish to do so. The Trade Winds Citrus managing director advised the Business Observer that to the best of the management's knowledge the principals of Jamaica Beverages have no interest in further dialogue on the issue. In response to the newspaper's desire to doing an article on the issue, McConnell commented, Trade Winds' principal concern with any article is to avoid misleading innuendo that the consequences of the JBL acquisition was substantively anti-competitive to the relevant markets because of the 'five year non-compete provision', when the FTC actually determined the markets were not affected by the JBL acquisition. Continuing, McConnell said, In short, Trade Winds Citrus wishes to avoid the substantive finding of the FTC report (that the acquisition has not affected the competitiveness of the relevant markets) to be overshadowed by the relatively insignificant point of an agreed five-year non-compete provision between buyer and seller. In the meanwhile, Trade Winds Citrus says it is pleased by the FTC's determination that its acquisition of JBL does not have the effect of substantially lessening competition in any of the relevant markets (ie premium juice, fruit juices, fruit drink and dairy). However, it is maintaining that the applicable sale agreement contains a contractual provision which allows for the reduction of non-compete periods as may be determined as reasonable and lawful by a Jamaican court. The company adds that it proposes to discuss this point further with its attorneys after a comprehensive review of the FTC report. ADVERTISEMENT

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Technology reporter , Albuquerque Business First May 27, 2021 Matthew Hess has been appointed president and CEO of the company. The firm is trying to commercialize a product that uses flow cytometry used to analyze cells or particles as they flow in a solution past lasers to analyze biological samples regardless of particle size or sample volume. The platform is significant because it allows researchers to do multicellular analyses instead of just single cell analyses, allowing for the use of three-dimensional cellular models, Hess previously told Business First It has various medical applications, including the analysis of small life forms and drug discovery, according to the company Hess, who was formerly the company's chief operating officer, said "the real essence this year is going to be on getting our message out. We know our [technology platform] is great and now we need to.. let the researchers and the market know what we got. He has more than two decades of experience working with startups to help commercialize technology, per the company and previously worked with Intellicyt, an Albuquerque-based company used flow cytometry in medical instrumentation and software. He is listed as an inventor on at least one patent for Intellicyt, which was acquired by pharmaceutical company Sartoriusfor $90 million in cash. The move comes as Steven Gravessteps back from the leadership role. He will continue to act as a board member and "contributor" to the company's research and development team, according to the company. In a statement, Graves said "this is something weve been planning for a while, and I am very pleased that the transition has been so smooth." BennuBio was founded in 2018 and quickly gained traction in New Mexico. The same year, the state announcedunder former Gov. Susana Martinezthat the startup was to receive $1.5 million from the Catalyst Fund, a $20 million investment vehiclewith public and private funds. It later disclosed $5 million in financing from five investors, according to a Form Dfiled with the Securities and Exchange Commission last year. It previously acquired all assets and intellectual property of Eta Diagnostics, another Albuquerque technology firm, Business First reported, citing a news release. In January, BennuBio announced a move into a larger facilityfor the consolidation of operations. The expansion also set the stage for the growth of the company's staff. At the time, Hess said the company was "planning to hire production technicians, biologists, lab technicians [and] software engineers." The company was formerly located within the WESST Enterprise Center, according to a release announcing the expansion. [The appointment of Hess as CEO] is a great move for BennuBio. It allows Steve to focus on his passion, which is research and innovation, while at the same time putting the commercial and operational success of the company in the hands of a proven leader," said founding board member Waneta Tuttlein a statement. By

Testia, an Airbus Company, provides operators with development kits that provide operators with direct control of its hardware acquisition systems. Airbus company, Testia , specializes in both non-destructive for aerospace and aerostructure inspection for ensuring integrity. The company has over 25 years of experience in engineering and aerospace inspections. Testias inspection service includes those that are both in-house and onsite during manufacturing and maintenance processes. The company has recently supplied its customers with software development kit (SDK) packages to enable more flexible control of non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections, whether these be general or specialized tests. The Box Concept Industrial businesses and R&D centers are continually endeavoring to optimize processes to increase productivity, maintain value delivery, meet customer demands, and keep one step ahead of the competition. Establishing a stable platform from which to train workers, design acquisition software, implement workflows, conduct experiments and tests, and integrate outcomes effectively into industrial operations is highly attractive. Testias current acquisition systems portfolio contains the multi-method UE1 Box and phased array U32 Box. The SDK packagesmade for use alongside these boxes are hoped to utilize every device feature to its maximum to achieve multiple technical specifications or to accomplish other inspection goals. The UE1 Box. Image courtesy of Testia . The Box concept combines hardware and software on embeddable units to help engineers decide on the most appropriate NDT inspection method needed for a specific machine, task, or job. Testias UE1 Box device applies to the testing of materials to identify any potential defects. It can also be used for material characterization and thickness assessment. UT AND ET Ultrasonic testing (UT) and eddy current (ET) testing can be conducted using the UE1. This also includes boreholes with rotary probes and resonance data acquisition all-in-one. The U32 Box allows operators to run phased array ultrasonic data acquisition as well as conventional UT. This box is comprised of 32 elements and can be used for ultrasonic inspection automation of aerospace parts and other applications. Direct Box Control Using SDKs Developers can get their hands on SDKs that provide various functions to adapt control of Testias Box for specific applications, all with their integrated software. The SDKs come categorized to aid adoption by developers. For example, Initiators, Setters, and Getters are available. The U32 Box. Image courtesy of Testia . The SDKs come with detailed documentation, examples, and support to help establish an easy way for software to be designed and generated. Testia hopes that its SDKs can allow operators to implement desired workflows rapidly and obtain instantaneous results. Earlier this year, Testia also released its SmartScan for multi-method acquisitions. This is done by embedding either the UE1 Box or U32 Box. Customers can use the SmartScan 3-axis systems with todays SDKs so that users can create their desired acquisition system quickly. The package is powered by Testias automated analysis software, NDTKit. Related Content

72% of retail CFD accounts lose money. Markets acting like a roller coaster? Trade CFDs on the most popular financial instruments, with Plus500 MarketWatch Nordstrom stock falls harder than ever before as supply-chain struggles hit high-end inventory at Rack chain Supply-chain challenges are adding to the companys problems, with low inventory levels in womens clothing and shoes at Nordstrom Rack, but theres more to it than that. While many retailers are dealing with macro-related supply-chain disruptions, Rack faces a unique challenge as off-price procurement of the same top brands we carry at Nordstrom is particularly difficult in an environment with production constraints and lower levels of clearance product, said Erik Nordstrom, chief executive of the company, according to a FactSet transcript of the earnings conference call. 2d ago 25 One-Pot Meals to Eat When You've Had Too Much Sodium The aftereffects of overindulging in salty foods can be pretty unpleasantyou may be dehydrated, bloated or dealing with a headache. Once you grab a glass of water and start thinking about your next meal, turn to these recipes that highlight potassium-packed ingredients, like kale and avocado, to balance out excess sodium. Recipes like our Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean Stew and Avocado & Kale Omelet are nutritious, delicious ways to bounce back after a salty meal. 5h ago BuzzFeed Caring for and styling your hair just got a lot easier.View Entire Post 22h ago

Denise Woodard knows rejection when it comes to getting investors for her business its happened at least 86 times. I took it pretty personal, Woodard told CBS News. But her mission was personal, too. Years ago, her baby, Vivienne, ate a snack and ended up in the emergency room. Woodard found out her daughter was allergic to corn. I realized that life-threatening food allergies are just that theyre life threatening and that I needed to come up with a solution to make her life a little easier, she said. Denise Woodard and her daughter Vivienne (CBS News). Her daughter is one of an estimated 5.6 million children in the U.S. with a food allergy, according to a report In 2016, Woodard launched Partake Foods, a line of allergy-friendly cookies, so that children with allergies wouldnt feel left out. But the company struggled until Woodard, the daughter of Black and Korean parents, connected with Black investors, including Rihanna and Jay-Zs venture capital fund. Today, 8,000 retailers nationwide carry her products. What does Woodard hope her daughter learns from watching her? The fact that she thinks thats normal and that its OK and can be celebrated is what I hope for her, she said. Related News

Cellnex finds taker for 3,200 French towers 21 MAR 2022 Infrastructure player Cellnex Telecom reached an agreement to divest more than 3,200 sites in France to Phoenix Tower International (PTI) and its JV partner, a deal which fulfils conditions imposed as part of an acquisition of Altice Europes tower business in the country in 2021. Of the towers set to change hands, 1,226 will be owned by PTI directly while the other 2,000 will be held within the latters venture with operator Bouygues Telecom. All the assets transferred are in very dense areas, Cellnex explained in its statement on the transaction. In a separate disclosure, PTI noted the addition of the 1,226 towers it will own in their entirety would see it add SFR as a second major operator client in France. The 2,000 being put into its JV will enhance its relationship with partner Bouygues Telecom, it added. Cellnex was obliged to divest the sites as part of terms imposed by the French Competition Authority (FCA) to approve its acquisition of Altice Europe infrastructure business Hivory and associated holding company. The FCA will have to approve the divestment to PTI before the deal is finalised.

Totus Medicines Partners with Mila to Advance Drug Discovery Technologies in Mission to Treat the Untreatable News provided by Mar 24, 2022, 07:37 ET Share this article Share this article Organizations to combine expertise to further develop AI/ML-powered drug design platform, delivering precise, effective, and life-changing medicines at scale CAMBRIDGE, Mass. , March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Totus Medicines, a drug discovery company using revolutionary chemical biology technologies to create life-changing covalent therapeutics for untreatable diseases, today announced the start of a collaboration with Mila, the Quebec artificial intelligence (AI) institute, which rallies the largest concentration of academic deep-learning researchers. The AI-focused partnership will enable both organizations to leverage each other's distinct expertise and knowledge for drug discovery. This effort comes at a particularly important time for Totus, as the company is on track to advance a drug candidate into first-in-human clinical trials later this year. "We are very excited about this partnership and the technological and drug development progress that can eventually result from it," said Totus Chief Data Officer Dr. John Davies , Ph.D. "Artificial intelligence plays a key role in the development of Totus' drug discovery platform. A partnership with Mila gives us access to some of the brightest minds in AI, which will surely help us take our platform to the next level to treat the untreatable with even more precision and efficiency." "Totus' drug design platform has great potential, and we are eager to collaborate and offer our research and know-how," said Stphane Ltourneau, Executive Vice President at Mila. "Totus' chemical biology expertise, coupled with our AI expertise, has the potential to transform the process of drug discovery as we know it." The partnership will also help Totus attract and retain talented individuals during a time of rapid growth, as the company plans to expand internally through the hiring of over 50 new employees this year. Having access to Mila's extraordinary talent pool will lead to promising opportunities and potential future hires. About Totus Medicines Founded in 2019, Totus Medicines uses revolutionary chemical biology to create life-changing therapies to treat previously untreatable diseases across the entire human genome. Totus is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts

/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nikon Optical USA Inc. and Anagram, a software suite for independent Eye Care Professionals (iECPS), are announcing a partnership to provide patients rebates on Nikon Lenswear through Anagram Prosper. Participating ECPs will enjoy access to special wholesale pricing on Nikon Lenswear and patient-facing rebates sent through the Anagram platform. "The partnership between Nikon Optical and Anagram is driven by a shared goal: To give independent eye care providers the tools and materials they need to grow their practices with freedom of choice," Jeremy Bluvol , CEO and cofounder of Anagram, explained. Prosper is a new take on rebates. iECPs use it to generate compelling cash-back rewards on independent eyewear in their opticals. Rebates are initiated in the Anagram app; Prosper sends the rebates to patients before they even leave the optical. Anagram and Nikon Lenswear have teamed up to create a delightful vision experience with unique expertise in high-precision optics. Through this new partnership, the Anagram Prosper program allows providers with Nikon Optical accounts to offer cash back rebates directly to patients who purchase Nikon Lenswear lenses. From photography to optical lenses, Nikon has developed a long and proud expertise in high precision optics. Combining Japanese craftsmanship with over a century of innovation, Nikon's mission is to offer both unmatched quality of vision and durability. Nikon Optical USA Inc. has established itself as the perfect partner for iECPs with a streamlined product offering coupled with a brand that appeals to high achievers and premium consumers who share a passion for details and strive to think forward. "Beyond an iconic brand name, Nikon is a precision optical company that has been ranked amongst the most respected in the world. Over the years Nikon Optical US has established itself as the perfect partner to help create future value by empowering all iECPs to grow and adapt to an ever changing market" said Everest Pandya, Director of Business Development for Nikon Optical US. "Anagram's powerful mission statement built on price transparency, supporting private pay practices, and moving vision care forward completely aligns with Nikon Optical's goal to allow iECPs to operate with no compromises. We're very excited about our partnership, as it is the coming together of two organizations with the ultimate goal to foster sustainable growth for all iECPs." >Click here to learn more< About Anagram: Anagram was founded in 2014. Anagram offers independent eye care professionals tools to help them grow their practices without outside interference or constraints. This includes Prosper, an instant rebate program built on wholesale pricing deals, and Access, the only out-of-network claims and billing software for eye care providers. As of 2021, Anagram has raised $18.5M

Save Longtime Community Health Systems director Julia Judi North died last week, the Franklin-based hospital company said in a release. North had served as a CHS Board of Directors member since 2004 and was lead director at the time of her death. Julia "Judi" North Norths previous roles included president of consumer services at BellSouth Telecommunications and president and CEO of video conferencing system company VSI Enterprises. In addition, she served on the boards of other companies. It is with tremendous sadness that we mourn the loss of our dear friend and fellow board member, Judi North, CHS Executive Chairman Wayne Smith said in a release. During the 17 years that she served on our board, Judis leadership, wisdom and influence made her a guiding force for our board and our organization. Judi loved and supported our mission of providing quality healthcare for patients across the country and never lost sight of that most important purpose. She always upheld our values of operating with integrity and accountability. She supported our leadership team and inspired excellence at every level. Our entire company is grateful for Judis many years of service. She will be greatly missed by all of us, her family, and everyone who knew her. CHS owns or leases 83 hospitals with approximately 13,000 beds.

NEW YORK (AP) Once a familiar voice on NPR, Audie Cornish says she signed on to the new CNN+ streaming service in part out of the sense she was helping to open a new frontier. After much talk, nearly $100 million in development costs and some 500 employees assigned to the task many, like Cornish, new hires CNN+ is set to launch next Tuesday. The company on Thursday revealed a typical days schedule, with a news countdown hosted by Kate Bolduan, a deep-dive news hour hosted by Sara Sidner, a Chris Wallace interview show, and hours on politics, international news and the media topped by Wolf Blitzers evening newscast. Its so rare to have a legacy news organization pour resources into something like this, at this scale, said Cornish, whose weekly interview show 20 Questions will debut in May. A lot of times people say they will pivot into something, and it can be half-hearted. I really appreciated that they were going all-in. Insight by Infor: Federal News Network surveyed five agencies about their approach to squeezing more out of their data to protect taxpayer money. She said that its rare that anyone says come and do what you do for us. Its usually, come and do what we need. CNN+ is a big swing, done at a tumultuous time in the companys leadership, and theres no shortage of skepticism in the industry about its chances. But CNN views streaming as the future, a way to engage younger consumers, and sees The New York Times as the model for a successful news subscription service. It will cost $5.99 a month, but charter subscribers can lock in a $2.99 monthly charge in perpetuity if they act within a month of the launch. We think it will be incredibly attractive to the CNN fan, people who respond to our journalism, people who tune to us when theres something going on in the world, said Andrew Morse, executive vice president and chief digital officer at CNN. At its heart, CNN+ will be about great journalism and story-telling. While news is the core, and CNN+ will have the ability to go live on big stories, the service is also relying on a growing library of original series and films, such as Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown and RBG. CNN+ will also emphasize programs featuring people who have a specific, devoted following, like Alison Roman in cooking, Scott Galloway in business and Jemele Hill and Rex Chapman in sports and culture. CNNs Anderson Cooper will have a show on parenting, and Jake Tapper, a seven-time author himself, will have a program focusing on books. Two online series will be available at launch: The Murdochs: Empire of Influence, about media mogul Rupert Murdoch, and The Land of the Giants: Titans of Tech, profiles of the biggest high-tech firms. Also planned is an interactive element where subscribers can put questions directly to show hosts. News competitors are already in the paid streaming space. Fox Nation, another paid subscription service, is designed to appeal to those who like Foxs opinion programming. MSNBC recently announced that it will make many of its programs available through Peacock. Read more: Entertainment News The ABC, CBS and NBC broadcast news divisions offer news streaming products for free. One analyst said CNN+ may receive a boost because the war in Ukraine is reminding many consumers of the companys news muscles. CNN+ will be attractive to consumers who are cutting the cable cord but dont want to lose access to news and information, said Alan Wolk, co-founder of TVREV, a media analysis firm. With questions about the future of cable news given its older audiences, CNN+ is the latest big step in the news industrys seemingly endless quest to reach more young people, he said. Stephen Beck, managing partner of the consulting firm cg42, said hes concerned that CNN+ will be caught in a consumer squeeze. People have only so much money to spend on streaming services and usually opt for behemoths like Netflix, Amazon or Disney. He questions whether CNN+ will have enough juice to compete. From a content side, they dont have big draws and, at the end of the day, thats what gets you into the home and onto the screen, Beck said. The launch comes at a time of transition for CNN, often trouble for new ventures. The networks chief executive, Jeff Zucker, was ousted in early February along with marketing executive Allison Gollust after they didnt reveal their romantic relationship to corporate superiors. Want to stay up to date with the latest federal news and information from all your devices? Download the revamped Federal News Network app They were expected to be forceful salespeople for CNN+. And what seemed to be a steady stream of prominent hires of people like Wallace, an ex-Fox News anchor, and Kasie Hunt of NBC News has dried up since Zucker, also a persuasive recruiter, left the building. Morse said Zuckers exit has not affected talent acquisition. Cornish, who joined CNN+ a month before Zuckers exit, said she wasnt recruited by him. Morse said other new hires will be announced soon, with health and wellness a focus. He said he hasnt discussed CNN+ with Chris Licht, who has been hired as Zuckers replacement but hasnt started yet. CNN is also awaiting a change in corporate ownership, with Discoverys takeover from AT&T expected to get approval soon. That impending change may have something to do with a hiring lull. Discoverys ownership may also make more talent available to CNN+ and perhaps more importantly, an avenue to more customers if it could team with Discovery and HBO Max services. For now, the focus starts at 7 a.m. Eastern on Tuesday with 5 Things with Kate Bolduan, a countdown of the days top stories that is modeled after a popular CNN newsletter and podcast. The daily schedule also includes Go There, which will travel around the world for news reports from CNN correspondents. The CNN+ news programming will not simulcast any current CNN television shows; contracts with cable and satellite providers forbid that. Media correspondent Brian Stelter will have a daily version of his Reliable Sources show and Wallace, known for his political interviews on Fox News Sunday, will also venture into other subject areas on Whos Talking to Chris Wallace? Blitzers 7:30 p.m. Eastern newscast is the last scheduled live program of the day. We believe fundamentally the future is incredibly bright if we can build a global subscription product that values incredibly important journalism, Morse said. If we can do that, that will be really important to the future of CNN, but also really important to the future of the news business. Copyright 2022 . All rights reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Related Topics

, he most recently served as Director of Finance for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Northern Hospital Division where he was responsible for the financial management of four community and regional hospitals across six campuses, ~$1B in revenues. Additionally, DiRenzo led various hospital, division and enterprise-wide initiatives including merger and acquisition ROI, territorial finance re-organization, and revenue optimization/cost containment. DiRenzo comments, "I'm thrilled to join such a dynamic and growth-oriented company. Many of the challenges within the health care industry present great opportunity for PHOENIX. Our integrated outpatient clinic network, comprehensive care models, and provider experience allow us to provide low cost, high-quality care. I look forward to working with the PHOENIX team to drive value and grow profitability." About Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Blairsville, PA , PHOENIX is a privately held community of out-patient rehabilitation centers with over 70 locations throughout AL, DE, MD, PA, and VA. Guided by the culture of fundamentals entitled The PHOENIX Way, PHOENIX is committed to providing the highest quality and value-based care for physical and occupational therapies. In addition to rehabilitation services, the WorkPlace Health (WPH) division operates in several PA counties offering non-emergency injury care and injury case management, as well as, occupational health services such as drug screens, audiometric testing, DOT and non-DOT physicals.In 2013, PHOENIX underwent a recapitalization with 3 Rivers Capital based in Pittsburgh , PA. Visit phoenixrehab.comfor a complete listing of PHOENIX and WPH locations or call toll free 888-644-7747 for more information Stay connected with PHOENIX

, the technology-based, remote healthcare solutions company, announced today its plans to launch a direct-to-consumer telehealth product in the first quarter of 2021. Additionally, the company announced that Caroline Avent has been hired as sales director and will manage the sales of its new consumer product. In her new position, Avent will assume a variety of responsibilities, including developing and executing Routinify's sales strategy for the new direct-to-consumer initiative, as well as strategies and operations for their other unique and comprehensive telecare solutions. Avent will also oversee the company's sales force. Avent joins a team of sales and marketing professionals who continue to refine Routinify's go-to-market strategy as it prepares to release its first direct-to-consumer technology later this quarter. This initiative will complement the company's estimated $15 billion business-to-business model and will help further validate the extensive needs of the senior care market, while also providing an important lead-generation tool for its in-home care partners. "We could not be more pleased to have someone of Caroline's talent and ability join us here at Routinify," said Pat Kelly , CEO and founder. "In today's environment, telehealth solutions are more important than ever before, and Routinify offers a novel platform that can, not only help improve the quality of life for aging adults and their caregivers, but also offers a new avenue for marketing, sales and operations opportunities for both homecare and healthcare providers. We're dedicated to bringing this technology to all who can benefit from it, and with Caroline's skill and expertise, we're confident that we can do just that." A sales veteran with over a decade of experience, Avent joins Routinify after serving as the commercial sales manager at Novel where she managed nearly 200,000 square feet of commercial real estate for one of Denver's largest coworking companies and regularly outperformed Novel's revenue target. Prior to Novel, she pioneered the sales strategy for the mobile SaaS platform, Hausmart, greatly expanding the organization's national footprint. Avent has also won numerous awards for leadership development, including the top sales training program in the country, and her personal sales performance. Ms. Avent added, "I am extremely pleased and excited to have the opportunity to work with Routinify, a company that has already had tremendous success through its partnerships with several homecare and healthcare groups throughout the Denver area, including the University of Denver's research study on lifestyle telemedicine. I look forward to further promoting this much-needed telecare solution that cannot only improve the lives of its users, but also help to solve some of the healthcare industries most-pressing problems." Ms. Avent holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in advertising and communication from the University of Alabama , in addition to degrees in psychology and studio art from Washington and Lee University

Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance for OBIX BeCA Fetal Monitor News provided by Jul 15, 2020, 11:12 ET Share this article , July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI), a leading provider of perinatal software, is looking forward to a successful launch of the new OBIX BeCA fetal monitor which recently obtained FDA 510(k) clearance. Through the cooperative agreement with manufacturer Huntleigh Healthcare Limited, CCSI will be the sole distributor of this fetal monitor in the United States. OBIX BeCA - A stylish & intuitive fetal monitor Andy Head , Global Business Development Manager at Huntleigh, comments "This relationship is very exciting for both organizations. Pairing CCSI's innovative perinatal software with our technology and experience, this new fetal monitor will help clinicians deliver the best obstetric care." Darren Meilak , Huntleigh's Global Head of Marketing adds "We are looking forward to working with CCSI and assisting hospitals in the care of their moms. It's a testament to the strength of Huntleigh's brand that CCSI chose to work with us. Our wealth of experience, credibility, quality, and strategic thinking complements their approach to help support and improve perinatal healthcare." The OBIX BeCA fetal monitor contains Huntleigh's unique, patented "Locate and Track" technology that easily detects and maintains contact with the fetal heartbeat. This, combined with high sensitivity ultrasound transducers, supports fetal monitoring in antenatal and labor settings even for moms with difficult assessments, such as early gestation or elevated BMI. In addition to the OBIX BeCA, comes the launch of a wireless transducer solution, a natural accompaniment called OBIX Freedom. This wireless option allows mom the freedom to ambulate untethered from cables, to settle into a more comfortable position while resting in bed, and to safely submerge for waterbirth monitoring. "We are very excited to be joining forces with Huntleigh Healthcare to provide the maternity-care market with a new and easy-to-use maternal-fetal monitoring choice for their day-to-day patient care needs. Just like CCSI's approach to innovation and creative solutions, the OBIX BeCA fetal monitor will be a strategic part of our continued support for perinatal healthcare in the U.S., and our commitment to deliver the best in class products and services to those we serve," says CCSI Vice President, Business Development Rick Daniells. About Clinical Computer Systems, Inc. CCSI is an employee-owned, high technology company located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois . For more than 20 years, CCSI has been a leader in perinatal monitoring systems with innovative, customer-driven, products, and support services. The company is dedicated to the development of the OBIX Perinatal Data System and works to incorporate changes in technology, regulations, and standards in the obstetrical department that support hospitals' strategic initiatives. About Huntleigh Healthcare Limited A proud member of the Arjo family, Huntleigh has been committed to supporting healthcare professionals in improving outcomes and enhancing patient wellbeing since 1979. They do this through their proven solutions for Vascular Assessment & Treatment and Fetal & Patient Monitoring. With innovation and customer satisfaction as guiding principles, they strive for clinical excellence and improved performance, for life. For more information, contact

View comments While health has always been important, supporting our overall wellbeing is something that many more of us are thinking about these days. Vitamin D is needed to maintain normal teeth and bones, for the normal functioning of our muscles, the process of cell division around the entire body and the normal function of our immune system. The UK Department of Health now recommends that everybody takes a daily vitamin D supplement of 10ug (400IU) to contribute to the maintenance of normal bones and muscle function. Our body is able to synthesise Vitamin D when we get enough UV rays, but it can be difficult to get enough direct sun every day to ensure we have sufficient stores of Vitamin D. While many of us are staying indoors so much more, we might not be getting enough Vitamin D from sunshine exposure, so taking a Vitamin D supplement has never been so important. Our body is able to synthesise Vitamin D when we get enough UV rays, but it can be difficult to get enough direct sun to ensure we have sufficient stores of Vitamin D Vitabiotics, the UK's No. 1 vitamin company, has pioneered Vitamin D supplements suitable for the entire family, including the UKs favourite Vitamin D, Ultra-Vitamin D (1000IU or 2000IU), for those looking for more than the standard 10ug. The Vitabiotics range also includes Wellkid Peppa Pig Vitamin D soft jellies for children and Wellbaby Vitamin D Drops for infants and babies. Vitabiotics is also proud to be supporting front-line NHS workers with supply of its Ultra vitamin D including staff at Guys and St Thomas Hospital, Kings College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts. The support has been extended to not only cover staff at key hospitals like these, but all 5,300-frontline staff of the London Ambulance Service and other services across the country. What does Vitamin D do? Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that is essential in maintaining normal bones and teeth. It is needed to regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate absorbed in the body and how it is used. Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that is essential in maintaining healthy strong bones Calcium is essential not only forming and maintaining bones and teeth, but in the healthy functioning of our muscles, the process of cell division around the entire body. Importantly, vitamin D is now understood and proved to be vital for the normal function of our immune system. Vitamin D is also important for the process of cell division around the entire body and the normal function of our immune system Remarkably, for older people, it seems Vitamin D also plays a role in our fundamental stability as studies have shown that taking 20g or more of Vitamin D daily helps to reduce the risk of falls resulting from postural instability and muscle weakness in those over the age of 60. How can I get it? There are three main ways the sun, through certain foods or through supplements. Often known as the 'sunshine vitamin' our body is able to synthesise Vitamin D when we get enough UV rays through sunlight. However, it can be difficult in the UK to get enough direct sun to ensure we have sufficient stores of Vitamin D. With many of us spending the majority of our time indoors, Public Health England is recommending that we consider taking a Vitamin D supplement every day This is especially true as the UV rays needed for us to make Vitamin D can not, in general penetrate through glass windows, so even if the sun is streaming into your home, office or car it will not help. Fun-gi fact! Mushrooms are one of the richest food sources of Vitamin D. If you unwrap your mushrooms and leave them in direct sunlight for at least 60 minutes, its been proven to boost the level of Vitamin D contained within them. And while sunlight is a great way to keep your Vitamin D levels up, it is important not to expose yourself to too much direct UV rays due to the increased risk of sun damage to the skin and other risks. Also sunscreen will limit vitamin D production, though it remains important to use a SPF suncream if you are planning to be out in the sun for any length of time. It is possible to get Vitamin D through your diet, however the levels contained in foods are very small, and it can be really hard to obtain adequate amounts this way alone. However it is worth considering adding these healthy, and Vitamin D containing foods into your diet if you don't eat them already; oily fish, mushrooms, red meat and liver and egg yolks. In addition to a healthy balanced diet, an easy and recommended way to make sure you are getting enough Vitamin D, is to take a daily supplement. Taking a quality daily supplement is a great way to ensure you are getting the vitamin D your body needs In fact in 2016 Public Health England released official guidelines that adults and children over 5 years should consider taking a daily supplement of 10g of Vitamin D every day, especially during the autumn and winter. In light of many of us now spending more time indoors, in 2020 the NHS website is now also recommending all of us consider taking Vitamin D each day. However not all supplements on the market are the same quality, and the amount of choice can leave us confused. So what is the best form of Vitamin D to take? Ultra Vitamin D 1000IU and 2000IU provide the highest grade D3 There are in fact two types of Vitamin D generally provided in supplements; D2 also known as Ergocalciferol, and D3 or Cholecalciferol.

LaSalle Network Partners with Homethrive to Add Family Caregiving Platform to Employee Benefits Package Share Article To continue attracting and retaining top talent, LaSalle Network to offer Homethrive benefit to address hidden caregiver crisis As we surveyed and spoke with our employees about their needs and what can best support them as they support their families, Homethrive was the perfect fit. NORTHBROOK, Ill. (PRWEB) October 26, 2021 Homethrive, the technology-enabled healthcare services company that reduces work, worry, and stress for family caregivers, their loved ones, and their employers, today announced its partnership with LaSalle Network, a national staffing, recruiting and culture firm. Through Homethrive, LaSalle Network employees get the support and guidance they need to confidently maneuver the aging, eldercare, and special needs journey. Continued investment in our employees health and wellness benefits has always been a priority, said Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network. As we surveyed and spoke with our employees about their needs and what can best support them as they support their families, Homethrive was the perfect fit. Were excited for this new partnership and equipping LaSallians with the best resources in the market. While there is a growing need/demand for benefits to support caregivers, most employees do not have access to caregiving benefits. The Homethrive 2021 Employee Caregiving Survey found that the vast majority (84%) of respondents said they would be interested in a benefit that provides them with resources, guidance, or support for caregiving, but 79% of respondents either did not have accessor knowledgeof any benefits available that would support their caregiving responsibilities. According to a report from Harvard Business School, the U.S. is in the midst of a caregiving crisis that has a significant impact on the countrys economy. Without adequate support for employee caregivers, the crisis will worsen. An employer survey from earlier this year underscores the need to support caregivers: more than three quarters of those employer respondents indicated that caregiving will be an increasingly important issue over the next five years. Providing care for aging loved ones is stressful and distracting for employees, said Dave Jacobs, Co-CEO of Homethrive. Without appropriate and adequate caregiving support, those responsibilities negatively impact workforce performance and our economy through mental health issues, turnover, and substantial productivity costs. We are excited for the opportunity to support LaSalle Network employees who are caring for aging loved ones. About LaSalle Network LaSalle Network is a national staffing, recruiting and culture firm with business units that specialize in accounting and finance, administrative, call center, healthcare revenue cycle, human resources, management resources, marketing, sales, supply chain, technology and executive search. Since inception in 1998, LaSalle has worked with thousands of clients and placed more than 80,000 candidates in temporary, temporary-to-permanent and permanent positions. LaSalle Network has been listed on Inc. Magazines 500/5000 Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies in America list for 12 years, Inc. Magazines 2016 and 2018 50 Best Workplaces, Forbes 2018 and 2019 "Americas Best Professional Recruiting Firms" list, Fortune's "Best Small & Medium Companies to Work For" and Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services for four years, and Crains Chicago Business Best Places to Work list for seven years. The firm has offices in downtown Chicago, Oak Brook and Schaumburg. For more information, please call 312-419-1700 or visit . About Homethrive Homethrive is the technology-enabled healthcare services company that reduces work, worry, and stress for un-paid family caregivers, their loved ones, and their employers. Homethrives family caregiving platform, Dari, uses custom algorithms and uniquely integrates its digital assistant for coaching, navigation, and resources with expert personal interaction and service coordination to help ease the difficult and stressful responsibility of supporting loved ones who are aging or have special needs. Family, or unpaid, caregivers and their loved ones get the support they need to confidently maneuver the aging, eldercare, and special needs journey. Dari is available nationally and offered as a benefit program through employers, affinity groups and insurance companies. Homethrive was co-founded by Dave Jacobs and David Greenberg, who both personally struggled to navigate the process of caring for aging parents at home. As veteran healthcare professionals, they were surprised that finding the support and guidance they needed to care for their aging parents proved to be far more challenging than they anticipated. The company was launched in partnership with 7wireVentures after identifying the vast unmet need for a comprehensive solution to support caregivers elder parents looking to age in place. Share article on social media or email: View article via:

Covenant Living Communities and Services promotes Natalie Ostas to national director of finance and controller Natalie Ostas Natalie Ostas has been promoted to national director of finance and controller at Covenant Living Communities and Services, Skokie, IL. In her new role, Ostas will be responsible for accounting oversight for all of the companys entities, audit, cost reporting, treasury, tax and debt compliance. Ostas joined Covenant Living in 2018 as strategic finance manager and director of campus finance. In these roles, she was responsible for all areas of accounting and played a key role in the annual external audit. Ostas has a masters degree in accounting from the University of Illinois-Chicago and is a licensed certified public accountant. Tom Mathisen LCS Development promotes four as part of growth strategy Tom Mathisen, Jason Jorgenson, Todd Shaw and J. Ross Nichols have been promoted by LCS Development, Des Moines, IA, as the company accelerates its growth strategy. Jason Jorgensen Tom Mathisen has been promoted to senior vice president and managing director of development. He is transitioning from LCS Real Estate to LCS Development and will lead the growth and execution strategy for The Delaney communities. Todd Shaw Jason Jorgenson has been promoted to senior vice president and managing director of development. He will lead a targeted client services development strategy for the companys life plan division. Jorgenson has 25 years of development experience. Before his promotion, he co-led the Delaney platform with Mathisen for many years. Ross Nichols Todd Shaw has been promoted to vice president of development. He brings 30 years of real estate and senior living development experience to the role. Before his promotion, Shaw led the project team at Broadview Senior Living at Purchase College in New York, managed by Life Care Services, an LCS company. He will continue to serve in the leadership role for Broadview and also will lead the new development, expansion and repositioning projects for other life plan communities. J. Ross Nichols has been promoted to director of project and new business development. He has been a member of the LCS Development team since 2007 and has collaborated with clients and operating partners in the design, development and expansion of life plan communities. Nichols will identify and attract new development clients in collaboration with Joe Weisenburger, the new business development lead of LCS. Trilogy Health Services hires Melissa Richards-Person as chief marketing officer Melissa Richards-Person has joined Trilogy Health Services of Louisville, KY, as chief marketing officer. In this position, she will be responsible for overseeing the companys marketing and business development initiatives. She also will use her more than two decades of experience to help strengthen the companys brand and engage consumers in novel ways. Richards-Person brings 12 years of experience with Papa Johns International to the role. At Papa Johns, she served in a variety of national and international roles, starting as senior director of advertising and promotions and ending as senior vice president of brand. Grace Management brings on Ashlea Smalley as national director of life enrichment and memory care Ashlea Smalley has joined Grace Management, Maple Grove, MN as national director of life enrichment and memory care. In her new role, Smalley will be responsible for giving support, inspiration and training for life enrichment and memory care to all of the companys senior living communities nationwide. Smalley has worked in the long-term care industry for 15 years, with a focus on skilled nursing and memory care. She also has been an adjunct professor at Northern Illinois University and Benedictine University in their gerontology and psychology departments. Smalley is pursuing a doctorate in the field and has a Master of Arts degree in gerontology with a focus in dementia studies. She also has many dementia-care certifications, including certified dementia care practitioner, certified Montessori dementia care practitioner and certified Alzheimers disease and dementia care trainer. Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries appoints two new administrators Pam Workman Pamela Workman and Reed McBroom have joined Baptist Homes & Healthcare Ministries as the new administrators of the Ozark campus and the Chillicothe campus, respectively. Reed McBroom Workman succeeds Sonya Newton, who retired. She has 32 years of long-term care experience and has served in a variety of roles, including marketing director, assistant administrator, dietary manager and certified nursing assistant. She formerly was the social services director for the Ozark campus. McBroom will assume oversight of the Chillicothe campus upon completion of a month-long internship with interim administrator Sherri Snider. He previously completed a healthcare internship at Pershing Memorial Hospital in Brookfield, MO. Menorah Manor promotes Lissey Donaldson to director Lissey Donaldson has been promoted by Menorah Manor, St. Petersburg, FL, to director of the Toby Weinman Assisted Living Residence. Donaldson began her career at Menorah Manor as a CNA in 2016. During that time, she also completed her LPN licensure. She became the director of resident services in 2018 at the Toby Weinman Assisted Living Residence. LeadingAge Illinois selects Angela Schnepf, MBA, CAE, as new president and CEO Angela Schnepf Angela Schnepf, MBA, CAE, has been selected as the new president and CEO of LeadingAge Illinois, Lisle, IL. Schnepf officially will begin in the role on Aug. 1. She will succeed Karen Messer, who is retiring July 31. Schnepf has served as executive vice president at the organization for more than six years. She has more than 20 years of experience in association management, including membership development, financial oversight, strategic planning, employee development and legislative initiatives. Caddis hires W. Todd Jensen as executive vice president, investments Todd Jensen W. Todd Jensen has joined Caddis Healthcare Real Estate of Dallas as executive vice president, investments. In his new role, he will be responsible for helping the company expand its medical office building portfolio and capital relationships throughout the country. He has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare real estate in both private and public companies. Jensen has also led the execution of more than 300 transactions totaling more than $5 billion. Prior to joining Caddis, Jensen worked at Healthcare Trust and its predecessor companies, where he provided executive leadership. During his tenure, he served as chief investment officer, then president and CEO. Caddis focuses on senior living communities, hospitals, healthcare systems, clinics and physician groups. Think you're protected by an arbitration agreement? You may be mistaken News Bill broadening scope of assisted living supported by industry advocates News More than 201,000 in long-

LinkedIn Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive at Care England, Kate Terroni, Chief Inspector at the Care Quality Commission, and Kathryn Smith, CEO of the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), are among the speakers at the Future of Care Conference at The Kings Fund on 22 June. With the Early Bird ticket offer ending on 25 May, book now to avoid missing out. ITVs anchor Sameena Ali Khan is set to chair the highly-anticipated conference, which will consist of seminars, panel debates and an exciting fireside chat. Duncan Baker, the Conservative MP for North Norfolk, will first be addressing the delegates in a short welcome speech, where he will advise why social care workers deserve parity of esteem. Story continues below Advertisement Following the COVID-19 crisis, the conference sets to tackle the past, present and future effects of the virus. Speaking on how we can prepare for future pressures are: Kate Terroni, Chief Inspector at the Care Quality Commission, Eileen Rocard, Junior Economist at OECD and Dr Laura Shallcross, who was the academic lead for the VIVALDI research programme for COVID-19. Dr Shallcross will be delving into the research and data of the pandemic to understand the burden and impact on care homes. As always, speakers push the need for stronger support across the sector. Looking at the support required for both those who receive and deliver social care is Sam Monaghan, Chief Executive Officer at MHA and Andy Briggs, Group Chief Executive at The Phoenix Group will look to how the sector, government and society must adapt to an ageing society in the new normal. Highlighting the equal importance for maintaining the level of priority for dementia is Fiona Carragher, Director of Research and Influencing at Alzheimers Society. The conference will host two panel sessions on current concerns for social care comprising some of the most prominent names in the industry. First, The Road to Recovery, sponsored by the Access Group will take place. Later in the day, A New Deal for Care Sector Workers, Recruitment and Retention will be hosted, focusing on Brexit, COVID-19, immigration and the domestic workforce. Returning as a coveted speaker is Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive at Care England, who will be speaking on the way forward for adult social care. Kathryn Smith, CEO of the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE), will also discuss the way forward, focusing on how a strengths based approach can inspire improvement. Ending the conference is the Fireside Chat between Tricia Pereira, Director of Operations at Skills for Care and Clenton Farquharson MBE, Director at Community Navigator Services CIC. Tricia and Clenton will set to challenge perspective as they deliberate on how we can build a better future for all workers within the care sector. Avoid disappointment and book now for Early Bird discount rates here

Solar Mobile Charger is a computer program used by technology startups to develop a communication link that works with today's digital generation and provides them with advice, actions, and plans. Solar Mobile Chargers simulate human conversations through artificial intelligence, but applications are being developed that enable the chatbots to communicate with each other. These bots, setup on various kinds of platforms, ensure overall enquirers satisfaction by solving their queries in the best possible manner. 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Save MARTINSBURG Home Helpers Home Care of Martinsburg is taking a big step in innovation in its field with the official launch of the Advanced Home Health Aide Apprenticeship program on Thursday. Its the first Advanced Home Health Aide Apprenticeship program in West Virginia, as the company worked with the Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship and state Department of Economic Development. Local Home Helpers President Lisa Fausey said the program came from an email sent to chamber of commerce members about apprenticeships, inspiring Fausey to consider the possibility within home health care. Fausey began the process, connecting with Mike Ferrari, of the Department of Labor, and Dave Lavender, helping the president learn about the Governors Guaranteed Workforce initiative. Weve been working on this a little over a year. I think it was a year in October that I first reached out, Fausey said. Over the course of this past year, weve built our standard out using our current training platform through Care Academy. The program equates to 144 hours of class time and 2,000 hours of working time over a year, where individuals obtain paid work experience in home care, classroom instruction and an Advanced Home Health Aide certification. That certification can be used in any state. By using the Care Academy training of Home Helpers, in conjunction with the national quality standard of the apprenticeship program and the location of local Home Helpers, a well-rounded experience for program participants is provided. Fausey explained that amid the pandemic, Home Helpers moved into a building that once served as a home, which provides spaces to learn, in applicable settings, things like washing dishes or using a shower bench. This home has opened up that world of opportunity, too. All that kind of came together, Fausey said. The apprenticeship program also provides opportunities to younger individuals who may express interest in entering the home health care field. The program is open to anyone 16 years old and older. We are at a point in our country where we need more caregivers, Fausey said. We need more hands-on folks working, and this program opens it up to even a young person, so they can come in. Theyll work alongside someone else until theyre 18, but it gives them the opportunity to see if this is the career path they may want to choose. She paused and added the program may also help someone realize he or she doesnt want to work in home health care. Why not know it when youre 17? Fausey said. To apply for the apprenticeship program, follow the normal application process online at https://www.homehelpershomecare.com/martinsburg

Senior Reporter, Milwaukee Business Journal Jan 3, 2022 Updated Jan 3, 2022, 3:10pm CST Advocate Aurora Health executives said Monday the health system the largest in both Wisconsin and Illinois is experiencing the highest Covid-19 inpatient number of the pandemic with Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center in Milwaukee ranking highest among the system's Wisconsin hospitals. Advocate Aurora, which has co-headquarters in Milwaukee and suburban Chicago, has been postponing some non-essential surgeries and procedures to accommodate the influx of Covid-19 patients the past two months, clinical executives said. The number of inpatient cases is rising very quickly and hit 1,491 on Monday, which was double the figure from one month earlier and quadruple the figure from two months ago, chief nursing officer Mary Beth Kingstonsaid Monday morning during a news media Zoom videoconference. The breakout by state as of Monday showed 963, or 64.6%, of Covid-19 inpatients in Advocate Auroras Illinois hospitals and 528, or 35.4%, in Wisconsin, according to Advocate Aurora. The number of inpatients has risen more rapidly in Illinois, by 199%, from Dec. 1 through Monday compared with Wisconsin inpatient numbers, which increased by 93%, during the same period. Advocate Aurora clinical executives continue to attribute the spike in hospitalizations to three groups of patients: Those who are unvaccinated, those who received just one dose of a vaccination or those who were due for a booster shot. The executives said 92% of inpatients fall into those categories. The health systems CEO Jim Skogsberghparticipated in a press conference Monday with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzkerin which elective surgeries were a key topic, said Advocate Aurora spokesman Adam Mesirow The press conference addressed dialing back non-essential procedures and surgeries depending on local case numbers, staffing scenarios and bed availability, said Advocate Aurora Medical Group chief medical officer Dr. Jeff Bahr Advocate Aurora also is working with Wisconsin Gov. Tony Eversand other Wisconsin state officials to meet community demand, Bahr said. The health system has received supplemental staffing assistance from both states for nursing and respiratory care, Kingston said. Bahr said Advocate Aurora is not postponing surgeries and procedures that if not performed would result in loss of limb or life or result in possible admission for exacerbated or worsened underlying conditions." Were not delaying cancer diagnoses, cancer treatment or life-saving limb-saving surgeries and procedures, Bahr said. At the same time, we are postponing, delaying not canceling, but rescheduling certain procedures to times and places where there is appropriate staffing and space and capacity to perform those surgeries and procedures safely. Advocate Aurora hasnt stopped elective surgeries altogether because not all such procedures result in a hospital stay or excessively tax hospital-related resources, Bahr said. Postponements of non-essential elective procedures are impacting Illinois clinical sites more than Wisconsin sites, said Mesirow. Postponement of electives in Wisconsin have been limited to date but will be adjusted locally as needed, Mesirow said. The location in the 26-hospital system with the most Covid-19 inpatients as of Sunday was Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois, with 269. St. Lukes ranked second with 142 followed by Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois, with 126. The next seven largest inpatient figures were at Advocate Aurora Hospitals in Illinois. Ranked 10th through 18th as of Sunday were Wisconsin hospitals. They were: Sinai in Milwaukee, 51; West Allis, 50; Grafton, 36; BayCare in Green Bay, 33; Sheboygan, 31; Kenosha, 30; Summit 23, and South Shore in Cudahy, 22. By

News Altru to rebuild clinic after structural flaws found Altru Health System will replace its Main Clinic after structural problems in the building were discovered last week.Altru held a press conference on the future of the building at 1 p.m. Thursday, and released its plans to replace the 40-year-old... Written By: Andrew Hazzard / Forum News Service | Jan 5th 2017 - 5pm. Altru Clinic in Grand Forks remains closed Tuesday after last week's beam failure that contractors are working to repair. photo by Eric Hylden/Grand Forks Herald GRAND FORKS - Altru Health System will replace its Main Clinic in a process expected to take at least two years and cost tens of millions of dollars after a structural problem caused by design deficiencies was discovered last week With safety in mind, we cannot in good conscious put patients and staff in that building, said Altru CEO Dave Molmen at a press conference at the hospital Thursday, Jan. 5. Altru announced it will replace the 110,000-square-foot Main Clinic in its entirety, which could take two years at an unknown cost. Also discussed was a plan to stabilize the current building, which Altru said will take at least six months, but ultimately officials say rebuilding the clinic is more practical. Molmen said design deficiencies are to blame for the beam failure that caused a wall to sag, prompting the clinics evacuation Dec. 29. listen live watch live The building was constructed between 1974 and 1976 by Harold J. Westin & Associates of St. Paul, Altru said in a news release. Administrative director for facilities Ken Vein said Altru is not sure if the company is still operating. He said the building was not likely up to code when it was initially built. The initial assessment is that they did not, Vein said when asked if the discovered design deficiencies met city codes in the 1970s. Molmen said Altru has insurance on all of its structures but did not know how much the company will receive for the damage to the Main Clinic. Altru also did not say whether or not they intended to file a lawsuit against Harold J. Westin & Associates Thursday. Altru hired a third party structural engineering firm, Heyer Engineering, to review the structural integrity of the clinic. The Heyer inspection found issues in the design of the building that included an undersized stiff plate, lack of lateral bracing, an undersized column cap plate and improper orientation of column flanges. All of these observations can be corrected, but would take a fair amount of time -- were thinking in that six-month range -- to correct, Vein said. We do know that there will be costs involved in that. We dont have those estimates, but we do know it will be significant. Shortly after 2 p.m. Dec. 29, staff members at Altru Health Systems Main Clinic heard a crack in the wall near the pharmacy. They noticed the wall was sagging about 2 inches below the tile, saw a crack in the wall and water leakage. By 2:35 p.m. the clinic was evacuated as Grand Forks firefighters and structural engineers rushed to build support frames to keep the building stable. In 2011, Altru Health System developed a master plan to replace its entire Columbia Road campus over the course of 15 years. The initial plan was to start by replacing the hospital in three phases over 12 years, but with the unexpected damage to the Main Clinic Altru will now focus on restoring that building. Our immediate plan is to replace the Main Clinic on this campus, probably within the next two years, said Chief Strategy Officer Dennis Reisnour. Reisnour said Altru has more updating to do with its master plan. Planning for the new Main Clinic will begin at a meeting Friday, Reisnour said. He noted it is a large project, and that interim solutions such as the six-month restoration of the current building, are being explored. Our goal is that within two years, weve got everything settled in to where it needs to be, said Chief Operating Officer Brad Wehe. But I would suspect that quite a bit before that time we will have other strategies and parts that are in place that were going to be able to move some practices. Wehe struck an optimistic tone suggesting that the situation has created an opportunity for Altru to modify the Main Clinic. Altru owns property in a medical park along South Washington Street, but Wehe said it is most likely that the new Main Clinic would be built in the Columbia Road campus. In Grand Forks, Altru typically sees about 2,000 clinic patients a day at its various clinics. I suppose most of them are impacted, Reisnour said. Some would have been in this building, and the ones that are in other buildings weve now doubled up to use space as efficiently as we can to continue to see all those patients, and so its become less convenient for everybody. He said patients have been understanding. Altru said they are experiencing a bit of a backlog, with appointments running later into the night with physicians having fewer exam rooms to see patients. They are trying to bring more rooms online. We know that we cant go on that way for two years, Reisnour said. He said the majority of the functions performed at the clinic have been relocated among other Altru locations, but there remains some equipment inside the clinic building that has yet to be removed for safety reasons. We dont have a timeline for when we will be able to get that all out of there, Reisnour said. Were very anxious to have that happen. In some cases we may end up replacing that equipment, but we dont know the answer to that today. Mostly patients who use that equipment are waiting, but in some cases Altru is coordinating with other health care providers for treatments. We have not lost our capacity, Reisnour said. Its a bit congested compared to how we would like it to be, how it used to be and how it will be, but were open for business. Related Topics

over half of the U.S. population is predicted to have engaged in gig work by 2027. Gridwise, which launched in 2017, is a mobile app that helps rideshare and delivery drivers maximize their earnings across platforms. As of this month, Gridwise now integrates with Avibra, a mission-driven company that provides affordable and accessible financial, insurance and wellness benefits to everyone. For the first time ever, gig drivers across the United States will have access to affordable wellness benefits. The new partnership will provide Avibra memberships with a-la-carte benefits options to Gridwise's user base of over 300,000 rideshare and delivery drivers, a growing category of contract workers in the United States who often lack access to benefits through a full-time employer. Gridwise users will receive no-cost life insurance and AD&D coverage as well as options to select $1 /week benefits from Avibra's Dollar Benefits Store. Options include enhanced life and AD&D, accidental medical benefit, cell phone repair, roadside assistance, critical illness, family vision and dental savings benefits, risk advisor, telemedicine, teletherapy and more from a growing list. "We are committed to helping America's growing population of gig drivers get the most value from their work to provide for themselves and their families," said Brian Sigal , Vice President of Business Development and Partnerships at Gridwise. "Avibra makes the perfect partner to achieve this goal. Their unique offerings meet gig drivers' needs for affordable and flexible wellness options as Gridwise works to maximize their income for their hard work." "Rideshare and delivery drivers are a large and growing segment of today's worker class who've been stuck in limbo when it comes to having access to affordable benefits as policies are slow to adjust to the way many people work today," said Yogesh Shetty , CEO, Avibra. "Gridwise is doing amazing work to help gig drivers through its service and as an advocate for greater transparency for fair pay in the industry. We're proud to partner with them to provide affordable access to benefits for their users and further our mission of helping more Americans get the options they need to be healthy, happy and have greater peace of mind." Already being piloted with a select group of users, Gridwise's users nationwide will have access to Avibra benefits immediately. About Gridwise Since launching the app in 2017, Gridwise has empowered over 300,000 drivers across more than 50 rideshare and delivery services. Drivers who download the Gridwise app can track their mileage to maximize tax deductions, analyze earnings across different rideshare and delivery services, and use real-time data to decide when and where they should drive to maximize their earnings. https://gridwise.io/ About Avibra Avibra is an ecosystem-based well-being, risk and protection advisor offering no-cost and affordable financial, insurance and lifestyle benefits. It provides both direct-2-consumer access via app and enterprise distribution through its embedded platform offering. Founded in 2019 by a finance and life insurance industry veteran to better serve a U.S. population faced with increasing costs for shrinking benefits, Avibra helps consumers from all walks of life connect with its growing selection of benefits. A-la-carte options, offered for just one dollar a week, range from increased life and AD&D coverage, telehealth and teletherapy services, to phone repair and roadside assistance. For more information, visit Avibra.com. SOURCE Avibra

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justmiine , a remote patient monitoring (RPM) software company that enables healthcare institutions to deliver virtual care in a coordinated fashion, has scaled it's platform to provide corporations with proven and scalable solutions to help businesses and employees get back to work safely. Utilizing its physician-led software, justmiine's new miinehealth software provides organizations with the tools they need to reopen and conduct business safely during the coronavirus pandemic. Administering at-home healthcare, miinehealth provides employees with access to their HIPAA-compliant software and tools to conduct daily check-ins and temperature checks. Immediate reports indicate to employees who should go to work and who should consult a healthcare provider through the app's telemedicine portal. Employers are provided aggregated reporting to quickly and systemically manage organizational health and safety risks. Integrating with businesses' security systems and employee lists, companies can manage which employees are approved to enter facilities and can provide quick and seamless contact tracing if infections emerge. Partnering with leading laboratories, miinehealth can help companies screen individuals for COVID using high-quality FDA backed active infection PCR swab tests. "justmiine was built for remote patient monitoring, real-time reporting and at-home provider-patient interactions. When COVID-19 hit the United States , we knew our model could be scaled to support workplaces when they reopened," said Dr. Luciano Fochesatto, founder of justmiine. "Helping employers and employees ensure the wellbeing of each other and their business is our first priority. By adapting justmiine's remote health issues identification and long-term health conditions management capabilities, we hope to mitigate the risks companies face when reopening." Launched in 2018, justmiine has continued to evolve the telemedicine industry. Providing patients and providers with a mobile-first platform equipped with continuous communication, customized and engaged care, and data collection, tracking, and analysis, justmiine allows for healthcare solutions to be administered at-home and on time. During the current coronavirus pandemic, these services are more vital than ever and justmiine is working to ensure its application and full range of capabilities are available for individuals and companies to receive quality care. About justmiine: justmiine is a Chicago -based, physician-led software company that has set out to improve the cost-effectiveness of the care developed by our clients and improve the quality of life and outcomes of the patients using our software. Visit

Percentage Of Fat Carbs And Protein For Weight Loss Women Top Weight Loss Resources Percentage Of Fat Carbs And Protein For Weight Loss Women Delving into the weight loss trip can be a great deal of job, and also oftentimes you wont know where to begin. You can attempt your finest to adhere to a regular as well as obtain your body used to it, however everybody is different and also you need to find a routine that works finest for you. There are a great deal of ways that you can establish on your own up for a effective fat burning trip and also I am mosting likely to provide you some ideas on exactly how you can make your dream weight management trip a truth. Percentage Of Fat Carbs And Protein For Weight Loss Women >>Simple 2-Step Ritual That 100% Guarantees Shocking Daily Weight Loss<< To have a effective weight-loss journey, you are going to require structure, a regular, and not just a healthy body, however a healthy brain. The good news is for you, you are going to locate all of one of the most important details that you need to understand when attempting to lose weight. We are mosting likely to talk about beginning or readjusting your diet plan, what you should as well as should not be consuming, various supplements, exercise regimens, and also rest timetables. Without further introduction, allows enter into the valuable ideas. Food with Nutritional worth that will help you slim down. You need to make certain that your diet is on the best path when you are trying to reduce weight. Even if you dont realize it, the things you are consuming could be stopping you from shedding the weight that you intend to lose. Take a look whatsoever of these foods that have terrific nutritional value and also are thought about pleasant to those who are trying to lose weight. Whole eggs Eco-friendlies of any type of kind, but the leafier, the far better Fish, salmon especially ( however, you can likewise consume tuna). Broccoli, Cabbage, and other veggies in that household. Hen for meat, but lean beef is additionally friendly. Beans of any type of kind as long as they are short on carbs as well as salt. Since we have actually discussed the foods that you ought to have in your diet, lets discuss why you must be eating these foods particularly. Every food has its very own perks and benefits, however these are the very best for weight management, here is why. Percentage Of Fat Carbs And Protein For Weight Loss Women Eggs could be seen as a bad food to absorb when trying to lose weight due to the fact that if you consume too many, you are going to get a great deal of bad cholesterol. But if you broke up the consumption of eggs to every other day, or every couple of days, you will obtain a lot of good benefits. Eggs are really meeting as well as if you consume a couple of eggs, you will find yourself wanting less food for the following day since the egg completely satisfied your bodys daily dietary requirements. Greens are wonderful for weight management because they are low on calories, complete on fiber, as well as can give you natural vitamins. There isnt much of a downfall when adding more eco-friendlies to your diet regimen. Salmon, tuna, and also other kinds of fish benefit you because they are high in protein. When you are attempting to lose weight, you desire less fatty foods and also more foods that are going to aid you obtain muscle. Protein will maintain your body happy and healthy, and also the considering that the fish doesnt have much fat, if any at all, you wont put on weight from eating it. For the veggies in the broccoli family members, they are high in fiber. Many veggies are high in fiber, yet these additionally have high healthy protein counts. A lot of people will certainly go to broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage when trying to loosened weight since it teems with fiber as well as protein. It also provides even more selection when preparing for meals. Percentage Of Fat Carbs And Protein For Weight Loss Women Lean beef as well as Hen are likewise high in healthy protein, which might appear like a motif when speaking about dishes but this is because healthy protein is very good for fat burning. You might have reviewed someplace that beef isnt excellent for fat burning, however it brings the exact same principles as chicken, plus the benefit of offering you iron, and can be very valuable when attempting to lose weight. A bonus is that these meats will maintain every one of the excellent fats in your body as you go on this journey, offering you power to continue your day-to-day routine. And beans, whether they are black eyed peas, baked beans, pinto beans, or whichever bean you like, they are healthy for you. They teem with fiber, can maintain you full, and also have protein and also iron. If you arent consuming enough meat, or if you dont like meat, you can change them for beans as well as get the very same outcomes. Currently lets discuss some supplements you can take that will certainly help you throughout this journey. Pyridoxine. Biotin. Please keep in mind to do your very own research study when it comes to dietary supplements and vitamins. I can list one of the most advised vitamins, yet you need to constantly talk to your physician before taking something that you are uncertain about. The vitamins as well as supplements provided above consist of vitamin B, along with various other vitamins. Taking into consideration exactly how simple it is to gain iron, vitamin C, as well as vitamin D in foods and also beverages, these are below for fat loss and also to provide you your day-to-day dose of vitamin B. Lets carry on to the working out part of this trip. Exercising is among one of the most important parts of a weight management trip. You cant alter your diet plan and also expect to shed the weight without doing a bit of a workout here and there. The best way to obtain a solid exercise regimen is to discover a personal fitness instructor, though not everyone can manage one, and also some individuals dont have the moment to work with one. There are various other means you can enter into a regular, yet you need to know which workouts work the best for you. To start, try exercising with a video clip online. There are a great deal of totally free video clips you can find on YouTube or other sites that urge healthy and balanced way of livings. The trick to having a terrific routine is to not press on your own promptly. You should begin slow. Workout for about 30 minutes on your very first day, this is so you dont obtain aching as well as you can return tomorrow and also do even more. Percentage Of Fat Carbs And Protein For Weight Loss Women If you get sore on the very first day of your exercise, you will not workout tomor

True Health New Mexico, WellRight team to assist members in crafting their wellness 'journeys' by Paige Minemyer| Apr 28, 2021 2:07pm True Health New Mexico is partnering with WellRight for its new wellness program. (AndreyPopov/Getty Images) As New Mexico insurer True Health was building a wellness program, it wanted to look beyond physical health to also address social needs and emotional well-being. The physician-led health plan, which has 30,000 members, is focused on care management techniques that prioritize "well care." And, in partnership with WellRight, the insurer is bringing that mentality to its new "Better You" wellness program The program is built on an easy-to-use platform and offers more than 400 challenges and activities that members are rewarded for achieving. "We really wanted to ultimately meet the member where theyre at," said Stefanie Vigil, director of community health at True Health New Mexico, in an interview with Fierce Healthcare. "Its not always in a gym, its where they are in their wellness journey." RELATED: Less than a third of employers think their well-being, caregiving programs have supported workers through COVID-19 The program is designed to be customizable, allowing for an individualized experience that aims to engage members more fully in their own healthcare, True Health said. Challenges and activities include incentives to receive preventive screenings as well as fitness, nutrition and lifestyle goals. Vigil said that the program also seeks to address concerns such as members' financial well-being, which can impact their health. Users earn points as they complete challenges and activities, which can then be redeemed for gift cards to a variety of locations or for charitable donations, she said. Members can also add a friend or family member who can participate in their wellness activities alongside them, Vigil said. Jackie McFadden, vice president of consumer success at WellRight, said the design makes it easier for all users to get started in improving their wellness. "It's really a kind of tailored journey," McFadden said. Read more on

Updated: 30-07-2021 18:18 IST | Created: 30-07-2021 18:18 IST Representative image. Image Credit: ANI Country: United Kingdom SHARE Vitamin D supplements are not an effective treatment for easing painful symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a new study from the University of Sheffield revealed. The findings of the study appeared in the European Journal of Nutrition. Scientists from the University's Department of Oncology and Metabolism - in conjunction with a health supplement company, BetterYou - carried out trials on participants who suffer from the chronic condition of the digestive system to assess whether vitamin D reduced the severity of their symptoms and whether it could improve their quality of life. Results of the study found that despite an improvement in vitamin D status in the participants in response to a vitamin D3 oral spray supplementation over a 12-week trial, there was no difference to their IBS symptom severity over the same period, nor a reported change in the participants' quality of life. Advertisement IBS is a common functional bowel disorder, characterised by chronically relapsing perturbed bowel habit. It causes symptoms such as stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. For some, symptoms will come and go, but for others, it can severely affect their quality of life, often causing embarrassment leading to many living with the condition undiagnosed, affecting both mental health and wellbeing. Carried out in collaboration with SheffieldTeaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the study also identified that although vitamin D supplements do not ease symptoms of IBS, a vitamin D deficiency is widespread amongst the IBS population, potentially leading to an increased risk of suffering from fractures and osteoporosis in the long-term. Co-author of the study Dr Liz Williams a Senior Lecturer in Human Nutrition at the University of Sheffield , said: "There has been interest from researchers and from patient groups in the potential of high dose vitamin D to alleviate symptoms of IBS, but there haven't been many properly controlled trials in this area. What our research shows is that supplementing vitamin D at a safe dose did not reduce the severity of IBS symptoms." "It is worth noting, however, that the vitamin D supplementation did correct deficiencies in those people who were found to have poor vitamin D status, and this is important for other aspects such as bone and muscle health," added Dr Williams. Lead-author Professor of Human Nutrition and Health at Newcastle University and Honorary Fellow at the University of Sheffield , Bernard Corfe, said: "For some people living with severe IBS, low vitamin D levels may be attributable to changes in diet and lifestyle. Some may feel due to the severity of their symptoms that they limit their outdoor activities due to the anxiety their symptoms can cause, or alter their diet to avoid certain foods triggering their symptoms." "Unfortunately all of these coping mechanisms can be detrimental to overall health and wellbeing and reduce exposure to valuable sources of vitamin D. Given that vitamin D is essential for overall health and wellbeing, it is still important people with IBS get tested and treated and seek dietary advice so it does not impact on their long term health," added Corfe. The research team at Sheffieldwere the first to suggest a possible link between people living with IBS and low vitamin D levels in 2012, and have since followed the issue closely. The study is the largest, and most definitive study to date showing clearly that vitamin D supplementation does not ease severe IBS symptoms. Although little is known about why and how the debilitating condition develops, and there is currently no cure for IBS, further research is trying to identify better ways to support and manage people living with the chronic condition. Professor Corfe added, "There is a range of management strategies that people living with IBS can seek help with from their GP, but because of the heterogeneity of the syndrome, managing IBS can be trial and error for each individual patient." "As it is estimated that between five and 15 per cent of the population could be living with IBS - some undiagnosed due to the anxiety and embarrassment their symptoms can cause - it is vitally important we continue with research to find new ways to diagnose, treat and understand the impact of IBS on the population," concluded Professor Corfe. (ANI) (This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) READ MORE ON:

The Big Idea WHEN HEALTH TECH GETS TOO PERSONAL: If youre one of tens of millions of people tracking calories, alcohol, moods or even ovulation cycles on a smartphone app, beware: Theres little in the law to stop those app makers from sharing personal data with marketers even about pregnancy. A recent crackdown on popular menstrual cycle trackers revealed the patchwork state of patient privacy protections and the limited tools at regulators disposal. A proposed Federal Trade Commission settlement with makers of the Flo app over allegedly divulging user data including pregnancy status with Facebook and Google despite assurances that it wouldnt share data sparked a broader debate among FTC commissioners about their authority to police unscrupulous data sharing. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, who is President Joe Bidens pick to lead HHS, last fall fined the makers of a competing fertility app Glow $250,000 for failing to adequately protect data. But consumers wont see a dime from that settlement. These types of apps arent typically broadcasting your health status to other users. But they are routinely handing marketing companies de-identified data for targeted promotions, which experts warn could easily be re-identified or lead to invasive ads. AP Weak protections: All of the health and fitness wearables were using, all of the apps were using there are very few protections, if any, for them," said Emory Roane, policy counsel for the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse. Consumers by and large have few options for recourse if they suspect an app isnt protecting their health data, legal experts tell Future Pulse. The FTC and state attorneys general can open investigations into shady practices, but consumers themselves typically cannot sue for privacy violations, FTC Commissioner Noah Phillips said. His agencys proposed settlement with Flo doesnt include financial penalties, as it can only levy fines if a company violates the settlement terms. Roane said the Flo case underscores the weakness of the nations health data protections. Its a mess, he said, referring to the privacy protections for health apps that go straight to consumers. A vast data ecosystem: Websites and apps routinely share consumers personal data with advertising giants Google and Facebook or other data brokers, often linking it to a users IP address or, in the case of Flo, an Advertising ID. The massive advertising ecosystem uses those consumer profiles to deliver targeted ads based on a persons perceived interests and life circumstances -- for instance, maternity clothes or a new stroller for a person who an algorithm identifies as pregnant. Often these practices are buried in a companys privacy policy and cloaked in dense legalese. But while consumers have become increasingly aware of how companies are leveraging this data, they may falsely believe theyre protected by stringent health care laws governing medical information held by doctors, hospitals and their business associates. But those laws dont apply to data collected by most consumer apps. Federal and state health data privacy laws restrict data sharing when its gathered by hospitals and insurers. But consumer apps, as long as theyre not working with companies in the health sector, can gather the same kind of data and produce an equally, or more sensitive profile about you and your health information, said Marc Groman, a senior privacy adviser to former President Barack Obama and the FTCs first chief privacy officer. And thats not covered by any of those laws, full stop, he said. AP Photo A changing landscape: The explosion of Covid-related apps from vaccination passports to contact tracing is shaping up to be the most likely target for health-data privacy regulation in Washington. Lawmakers have introduced at least three proposals since the start of the pandemic to give consumers greater control over their personal information and guard against breaches protections that could factor into negotiations over future Covid relief packages. But for anything to pass, Congress would need to resolve familiar sticking points. That includes whether consumers can sue over violations, an approach favored by privacy advocates and many Democrats, and whether a federal law should override state privacy rules. Republicans and industry groups have pushed for the latter, but that idea has met resistance from Democrats, particularly the Houses powerful California delegation. Privacy legislation is a heavy lift even in California, which has the strongest data-privacy law in the nation. Two privacy bills on contact-tracing data died in the state Senatelast year, and Gov. Gavin Newsom last fall vetoed another that aimed to protect the DNA samplesthat consumers mail to testing companies, saying he worried it would interfere with Covid-19-related data reporting. Another bill that would have expanded a state medical information lawto include health data collected by websites and apps also died last summer. The privacy agenda for the session is still taking shape. HOW TO BUILD A VAX CAMPAIGN: Community organizers are mobilizing armies of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok users to reassure followers that Covid vaccines are safe as they become available to a wider swath of the general public. Its not an easy task. Coordinating messaging, stamping out misinformation and figuring out whose voices are trusted on those different platforms are just some of their early challenges. Pernessa Seele, head of The Balm In Gilead, says the nonprofit is crafting a vaccine campaign aimed at answering peoples questions without dismissing fears stemming from medical institutions historical mistreatment of minority communities. (Her organization taps faith-based groups to spread public health information, especially to African American communities.) We definitely have to strike a balance around, Why are you concerned, and your concerns are valid, and Why you need to take the vaccine, Seele said. For instance, her organization will directly address the Tuskegee study, in which the government left syphilis untreated in a group of Black men. The reality is many of us living today dont even know what the Tuskegee study was about, as well as the new research guardrails put in place as a result, she said. Mark Lennihan, Pool/AP Photo ...Seele is planning a social media campaign on Covid-19 that enlists celebrities as well as local community leaders. The person who just took their vaccine in Chicago who runs the neighborhood art gallery is just as important as Bishop Horace Smith, she said, referencing a Chicago megachurch leader. But the content of those messages will vary depending on the targeted demographic. In her experience, Seele says, older people have questions about where and how to get the vaccines. Younger ones are more skeptical about the science, she adds. Older ones flock to Facebook, younger ones to Twitter and Instagram. We have to make sure that those we

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10:55 am, Oct. 30, 2021 Cassie Van Dell, a digital strategist at Altru Health System, works remotely from her home office. In the region and across the nation, many employees worked from home during the pandemic to slow the spread of coronavirus. Now that the worst of the pandemic has subsided, some companies are keeping remote work opportunities in place.Contributed / Altru Health System GRAND FORKS -- Altru Health System may never again require all of its employees to come into the office five days a week. The Grand Forks-based health care company has expanded hybrid work schedules to departments across the company. Jennifer Berg, director of Total Rewards at Altru, said now that employees know they can be just as productive from home, companies are adjusting. People were dealing with so much, Berg said of work schedules during the height of the pandemic. Some had kids at home, so it was a way that they were able to work while still taking care of their home needs. In the past, Altru exclusively employed people who lived nearby, particularly in North Dakota and Minnesota. Now, it remotely employs about 250 workers in 11 states who work in various departments, such as I.T., human resources and finance. Berg said the flexibility of hybrid work weeks has aided hiring efforts during a time when qualified applicants are hard to come by. It "really opens up the labor market," she said. listen live watch live We know now that we can do it with virtual work and remote work, and we have processes in place that would support that," Berg said. "So were able to hire certain positions where it makes sense from other states or anywhere. It's a trend emerging nationwide. A recent study by Gallup and a subsequent article published on Gallup's website declares "Remote work persisting and trending permanent." A September Gallup poll showed that 45% of full-time U.S. employees worked from homeeither all or part of the time. The data was unchanged from earlier months. Revealed in the Gallup study: Approximately nine out of 10 U.S. workers who are at least partially remote hope they can continue to work some hours from home after the pandemic subsides. "Hybrid work is most preferred," the study declares. Overall, about half of those who work remotely at least some of the time say they would ideally like to split their time between working at home and in the office. "Hybrid looks like the way of the remote future." Three-quarters of remote workers report that they likely will be allowed to work remotely at least some in the future. And tellingly, "Employers are at risk of losing talent if they do not allow remote work," according to the study. "Three in 10 employees working remotely say they are extremely likely to seek another job if their company eliminates remote work." Grand Forks businesses faced hiring issues before the pandemic began, but the pandemic has left a lasting effect on how businesses attract new employees. When employees at many businesses were sent home during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, working from home or hybrid work weeks became an accepted practice for many employers. And as a labor shortage continues in the region, some companies are choosing to stick with various perks that before didn't exist, including work-from-home opportunities, signing bonuses and the like. In the Grand Forks area, some businesses have been using sign-on bonuses as an attention-grabbing recruiting tool. Marvin, a regional door and window manufacturer, was offering $2,500 to $5,000 as sign-on bonuses for production associates. Altru Health System was offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for an athletic trainer, as well as relocation expenses; it's the same amount it was offering for a speech language pathologist. Valley Senior Living earlier this year was offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus for certain technical positions. However, for the businesses that can do it, allowing employees freedom to work from home costs less than signing bonuses. Dustin Hillebrand, Grand Forks workforce center manager at North Dakota Job Service, said sign-on bonuses have become popular with many companies, but he doubts Grand Forks businesses are universally on board with it. After recent discussions with local businesses, "the majority that I talked to werent doing sign-on bonuses, but a few of them were thinking about it. There are some companies that are and have had success with (bonuses), Hillebrand said. But really, I think its going to go back to even more what the balance is that theyre looking for. Part of that balance likely will be finding the right ratio of in-person and remote work. For instance, some companies are looking at going to different types of shifts for folks, Hillebrand said. You have folks who are working from home for some companies, you have some companies that are doing hybrid (schedules), where its three days in the office and two days at home, or some variation of that. Some companies are doing a four-day work week with 10-hour days. Hillebrand said businesses in Grand Forks could start by simply letting employees manage their own hybrid schedules. It might be giving employees the opportunity to change their hours during the day, he said. For instance, with COVID, it might mean youve got parents who are possibly home with students right now and letting them work later in the day while their student is going to school. At Altru, Berg said it's important to listen to employees going forward and continue to make adjustments to their needs. I think the biggest thing is that were going to need to continue to evolve, Berg said. I guess I dont think that were going to see work just return to the way that it had been. "But I think thats a good thing, too. 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CABLES: FIBER optical cable without sheath. (photo credit: REUTERS/ALESSANDRO BIANCHI) Advertisement While Israel leads the world in technological and medical advances, what the country has been lacking lies within its own borders: accessibility to high-speed fiber opticinternet for its citizens from the North to the South. In Israel, the internet is available everywhere, from buses to trains, cafes to restaurants, health clinics to gym clubs, but it is just Wi-Fi. 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That leaves some sections of Tel Aviv, the tech capital of the world, without access to high-speed fiber optics, and naturally many in the periphery. While Israel is years behind the fiber opticsrevolution, the most unlikely new player in the country is fast-tracking the ability for Israelis to have access to these technologies: Mekorot, Israels national water company. Mekorot has been dipping its toes into the tech sector waters as of late, developing innovations that could be applied to multiple sectors in Israel, and the world. Mekorot, which has been operating in the country since 1937, began investing heavily in breakthrough technologies in March of 2018, when the Knesset approved an initiative allowing companies like Mekorot, who are involved with and subsidized by the Israeli government, to do so. Mekorot, listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, is a government company that operates under the Infrastructure, Energy and Water Resources Ministry, providing 80% of the drinking water in Israel with operations accounting for 70% of overall water consumption in the country. It is also a world leader in big data, energy management, water quality and cyber protection with innovative developments that have proven themselves in the field. FIBER OPTICS of a cable without sheath. (credit: REUTERS/ALESSANDRO BIANCHI) Mekorots technologies improve the quality of water production and its consumption, and provide a myriad of benefits to the Israeli economy, while reducing the cost of living. They could also greatly improve the energy consumption, big data and cybersecurity sectors across the world, among other examples. Focusing on fiber optics, the water company developed a way to fish fiber optic lines throughout the country using its already existing pipeline infrastructure that stretches from the far reaches of the North back down to the southern borders. One of the recent projects that were dispatched was to connect the Negevs capital the city of Beersheba to Eilat, through a 280-km. pipeline. We got the idea from the army, Mekorot chief technology officer Moti Shiri explained. The fiber optics are used by the army along the road to listen to noise stemming from long distances. Whether it be a car, people or animals, the technology can pick up and pinpoint the sounds from far away. We didnt start this project for communication capabilities, our goal was to change the pipe to a smart pipe, Shiri said. We wanted to know in every centimeter or every inch of pipe what is happening in real time. The fiber optics discovery ended up being just a plus to the equation, a plus that could save the Israeli economy and its citizens billions a year and countless hours of work in the process. This makes it a prominent option to provide high-speed internet to the entirety of the country especially sections that would otherwise not have access at a lower cost than it would have originally been if the fiber optics cables were to be disseminated using non-existing infrastructure infrastructure that would either have had to be commissioned or constructed from scratch. Our goal now is to connect the entirety of Israel to fiber optics, Shiri said. Not all of Israel is connected to fiber optics, and to connect them across the entire country costs a lot of money and takes a lot of time. Shiri said that considering Mekorot has pipes all across the country even in the remote sections that by using the pipes, communications companies can connect to these remote areas quickly, instead of waiting three to four years to do it. If the infrastructure would have had to have been built from scratch, it could cost the Israeli economy billions in construction, deployment, digging, permits and creating the overall infrastructure companies would need to house the fiber optic lines within. Additionally, as a separate plus, Mekorot forwards the option to use indoor facilities for the construction of a data center and Hub. Mekorot itself, is the owner of more than 13,000 km. of existing and protected underground infrastructure throughout Israel, which constitutes as essential valuable real estate for a fiber network deployment real estate which will all eventually be filled with fiber optic capabilities. To disseminate the lines throughout the country, Mekorot fashioned a way to insert fiber optics cables into the pipelines and dispatch them throughout the country 2 km. at a time using an innovative system that uses both water and air pressure to carry and transp

Save The Joint Corp. acquired eight franchise units, buying back from franchisees two Arizona clinics in the Phoenix/Scottsdale market and six in North Carolina. The chiropractic franchisor also opened two units, in Los Angeles and Yuma, Arizona, bringing the total number of company-owned locations up to 74 as of April 1. The brand repurchased the regional developer rights for the North Carolina territory in December 2020 with the plan to expand the companys footprint in the Southeast. The Joint also announced its strategy on March 4 to increase the number of company-owned and managed clinics through a combination of both new clinics and buying up franchised clinics, with the goal of opening 1,000 clinics by the end of 2023. The company reported 2021 first quarter financial results, with systemwide sales growing by 28 percent. Chicago-based private equity firm RiverGlade Capital acquired Home Helpers Home Care in April. With more than 320 franchise territories in 41 states, Home Helpers was founded in 1997 and led by president and CEO Emma Dickison. Linsalata Capital Partners bought the home care franchisor in 2016 and it will continue to be operated by Cincinnati-based H.H. Franchising Systems, maintaining its leadership team, national support staff and franchise system. With its strong performance in the home care market and talented leadership team and staff, we saw an opportunity in Home Helpers Home Care in which our investment could continue to fuel growth, Danny Rosenberg, managing partner at RiverGlade, said in a statement. We recognize the great company that has been built at Home Helpers Home Care and look forward to working with Emma and team. Blue Water Development, which owns and operates campgrounds and hotels in states from Florida to Maine,acquired the Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Lincoln, Delaware. The companys first Jellystone franchise will join other brands such as Holiday Inn Express, Fairfield Inn & Suites and Comfort Inn & Suites. The Delaware Beaches Jellystone Park opened April 1 for the camping season, complete with a new splashpad, waterslides, a revamped playground, batting cage, Wi-Fi and an expanded camp store. Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts posted its 14 th year of same-park sales growth, with advance 2021 bookings up 200 percent over last year. The brand is also opening three new resorts this year, all owned by existing franchisees. Intero Real Estate Services continued its expansion into Northern California with its purchase of Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices California Realty office in San Bruno, bringing Interos total agent count to 1,400 in 23 offices. Intero, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and subsidiary of HomeServices of America, had 327 transactions in 2020 totaling more than $331 million in sales volume. Larry Franzella, part of the selling ownership group, will stay on as vice president and managing officer of the Intero San Bruno office, while other group members Brian Boisson and John Gieseker will continue as realtors. When we decided to sell our brokerage, Brian, John and I knew we had to associate with a company that shared our values and culture, Franzella said in a statement. Not only did we find that shared synergy with Intero, but we are honored and excited to be joining the HomeServices family of companies.

sold more than 4,600 units , but the initial excitement was the best memory for the Linea in India. Between July and December 2018, the Fiat Linea posted a monthly sales average of only 12 units. Fiat India has chosen to shut shop instead of upgrading its slow-selling products. Fiat would have had to update the body structure of its ageing fleet and introduce several new safety features, including front seatbelt reminders, reverse parking sensors, ABS with EBD, and speed-alert warning, on all the trims. Mahindra E2O Mahindra & Mahindra will discontinue the E2O in the coming months. The small electric car has sold only 542 units between April-December 2018 and the company seems to have decided to axe its production instead of upgrading it to meet the stricter safety norms that come into effect later this year. Mahindra Verito The last-gen Logan was the first product to come from the joint venture between Mahindra & Mahindra and Renault India. That said, after the dissolution of the JV in 2010, M&M continued manufacturing and selling the Logan as the Mahindra Verito. A facelift was released in July 2012, but sales have been pretty low, with an average of just 117 units of the sedan and its 5-door version being sold between July-December 2018. The Verito will be discontinued in the coming months. Mahindra Verito Vibe The Verito Vibe is the aforementioned five-door version of the Logan-based sedan. It was introduced in June 2013, with its sub-4-metre overall length enabling the carmaker to price the new model more aggressively owing to lower taxation. Unfortunately, the Vibe has failed to find enough car buyers, which is mostly due to its oddball proportions and a dated interior. M&M appears to have already given up on the Vibe. Mahindra Xylo Launched in January 2009 , the Mahindra Xylo was quick to establish a strong foothold in the commercial vehicle space. The fleet operators, who found it to be a more affordable alternative to the last-gen Toyota Innova, have appreciated the MPV for its spacious interior and fair

Scooters 'N Chairs* - scootersnchairs.com Synopsis : Important qualities and several premium features to consider when purchasing a luxury mobility scooter or powerchair. Main Document Understandably, price and value are some of the most important factors to a large proportion of wheelchair and mobility scooter buyers. Many are under significant financial strain due to their disability and its life changing implications. There is, however, a growing demand for higher luxury wheelchairs and scooters, and the strength and growth of this part of the market really reflects this interest. For many, their chair/scooter is the place they will be spending a good deal of their time every day and they see an investment in their mobility vehicle pay off just as much as their car. So it comes as no surprise that there are now all kinds of mobility devices that have a heavy focus on luxury, comfort and all kinds of higher-end amenities. Here are a few important qualities to consider when purchasing a luxury scooter/chair. Some are easy to spot, but to get certain premium features, you may need to specifically ask your dealer if they exist for the chair you want, or whether a custom order can be created. Seat Comfort The most significant jump in seat comfort is from a standard seat to a captain seat. A captain seat is a large full-back chair - much like a car seat. Getting one results in a significant difference in the way your body feels after several hours in the same position and is a very worthwhile upgrade. Although captain seats very often come as a given with power chairs, this isn't the case with mobility scooters. If seating is important to you and you still want a scooter for its advantages over power chairs, you'll have to look for higher-end scooters, especially those marked as heavy duty. Suspension A blue mobility scooter is pictured having the battery re-charged indoors. The most comfortable seat possible still needs extra help if you plan on going off-road or on uneven terrain. In some areas, even "paved" terra

eSimplify , a market-leading provider of Family Practice healthcare analytics announces the release of Practice Analytics. Practice Analytics is a patent pending software platform that enables small-to-medium sized Family Practice and Internal Medicine Groups to increase revenue, improve quality scores and enhance patient care. Practice Analytics takes claims data provided by medical practices and using a Patent Pending algorithm produces results that drive revenue for these medical groups. "Practice Analytics is the result of over 10 years of experience working in the practice management field," says Pradeep Kalmat , co-founder of eSimplify. "Using our proprietary software, we are able to identify areas of missed revenue potential, highlight areas to help improve quality scores and enhance patient care." Craig Saylor, MA FACHE CPHQ, a senior advisor for eSimplify says, "Practice Analytics enables family practices to receive payment for everything they do, and it acts as a tool to help independent groups remain independent." He adds, "Practice Analytics addresses the growing issue of physician burnout that is occurring at an alarming rate." About eSimplify eSimplify's Patent Pending Practice Analytics helps independent physician groups, FQHCs and RHCs discover missed revenue. While the rest of the industry is focused only on outcomes and increasing payer and hospital efficiencies, eSimplify leverages both quality outcomes and revenue-generating opportunities with our predictive analytics. In addition, eSimplify brings data and analytics to market that help Healthcare BPO Services, RCM Consultants, and Medical Device Suppliers reduce their customer acquisition costs. Our mission is to help the independent physicians and groups thrive in a value-based payment model and constantly changing healthcare landscape. Join the eSimplify movement! Contact:

Sponsored R1 RCM Inc. (RCM) full year performance was -14.70% Price records that include history of low and high prices in the period of 52 weeks can tell a lot about the stocks existing status and the future performance. Presently, R1 RCM Inc. shares are logging -17.51% during the 52-week period from high price, and 36.10% higher than the lowest price point for the same timeframe. The stocks price range for the 52-week period managed to maintain the performance between $18.71 and $30.87. The companys shares, operating in the sector of Healthcare managed to top a trading volume set approximately around 1040586 for the day, which was evidently lower, when compared to the average daily volumes of the shares. When it comes to the year-to-date metrics, the R1 RCM Inc. (RCM) recorded performance in the market was 2.24%, having the revenues showcasing 0.97% on a quarterly basis in comparison with the same period year before. At the time of this writing, the total market value of the company is set at 7.25B, as it employees total of 19000 workers. Specialists analysis on R1 RCM Inc. (RCM) During the last month, 6 analysts gave the R1 RCM Inc. a BUY rating, 1 of the polled analysts branded the stock as an OVERWEIGHT, 0 analysts were recommending to HOLD this stock, 0 of them gave the stock UNDERWEIGHT rating, and 0 of the polled analysts provided SELL rating. According to the data provided on Barchart.com, the moving average of the company in the 100-day period was set at 23.69, with a change in the price was noted +3.59. In a similar fashion, R1 RCM Inc. posted a movement of +16.58% for the period of last 100 days, recording 1,032,745 in trading volumes. Total Debt to Equity Ratio (D/E) can also provide valuable insight into the companys financial health and market status. The debt to equity ratio can be calculated by dividing the present total liabilities of a company by shareholders equity. Debt to Equity thus makes a valuable metrics that describes the debt, company is using in order to support assets, correlating with the value of shareholders equity The total Debt to Equity ratio for RCM is recording 2.38 at the time of this writing. In addition, long term Debt to Equity ratio is set at 2.33. >> 5 Best Growth Stocks for 2022 << Trends and Technical analysis: R1 RCM Inc. (RCM) Raw Stochastic average of R1 RCM Inc. in the period of last 50 days is set at 81.97%. The result represents improvement in oppose to Raw Stochastic average for the period of the last 20 days, recording 76.73%. In the last 20 days, the companys Stochastic %K was 89.39% and its Stochastic %D was recorded 92.68%. Now, considering the stocks previous presentation, multiple moving trends are noted. Year-to-date Price performance of the companys stock appears to be pessimistic, given the fact the metric is recording 2.24%. Additionally, trading for the stock in the period of the last six months notably improved by 32.22%, alongside a downfall of -14.70% for the period of the last 12 months. The shares increased approximately by 3.91% in the 7-day charts and went down by 25.89% in the period of the last 30 days. Common stock shares were driven by 0.97% during last recorded quarter.

Wasabi Technologies , the hot cloud storage company, today announced a multi-year deal to become the Official Cloud Storage Partner of the Boston Bruins and TD Garden. Wasabi will creatively leverage the enormous reach of one of professional hockey's legendary teams and most versatile arenas to further fuel its global brand awareness while addressing the need for modern, flexible data storage solutions across sports, media, and entertainment. Wasabi Technologies has been named the Official Cloud Storage Partner of the Boston Bruins and TD Garden. As Official Cloud Storage Partner of the Boston Bruins and TD Garden, the Wasabi brand will be prominently integrated throughout TD Garden events, including in-arena signage during all Bruins and basketball games, and high-visibility imagery during NESN player and coach interviews broadcast on television and via TD Garden's Hub Vision scoreboard. Wasabi will also support a number of the Bruins' community initiatives, including a Presenting Sponsorship of the upcoming Girls' Hockey Day, promoting the advancement of girls hockey in New England through on ice clinics and Q&A sessions, and a monetary donation to local girls hockey programs. With headquarters in the heart of Boston , Wasabi was founded in 2017 to remove the complexity of cloud storage for businesses all over the world. The company has grown exponentially in recent years with $275M in funding, making it a force in Boston's pacesetting technology landscape. As the brand expands globally, Wasabi has capitalized on the exploding need for cloud storage across the sports, media, and entertainment industry. This partnership with the Boston Bruins and TD Garden follows recent deals with Liverpool Football Club . "Professional sports partnerships are powerful because it gives businesses a unique connection with millions of engaged consumers around the world at an emotional level. But it's also a core area of Wasabi's business as the industry generates an incredible amount of data that needs to be stored - from the fan experience to analytics that drive player development, to game footage archiving and more," said Michael Welts, CMO, Wasabi Technologies. "As a Boston -based company, to now work with an Original Six franchise that has one of the most dedicated fan bases in the NHL is a proud moment in our company's history, and we look forward to achieving many milestones with the Boston Bruins and TD Garden in the years to come." "As an exciting, high-growth, visionary Boston technology company that has always supported their local community, Wasabi is the perfect complement to the mission of the Boston Bruins and TD Garden," said Glen Thornborough , Chief Revenue Officer, Boston Bruins. "We welcome Wasabi to the Bruins family and we are excited to partner with them on many initiatives that will reinforce our status as digital leaders in sports and entertainment." About Wasabi Technologies Wasabi provides simple, predictable and affordable hot cloud storage for businesses all over the world. It enables organizations to store and instantly access an unlimited amount of data at 1/5th the price of the competition with no complex tiers or unpredictable egress fees. Trusted by tens of thousands of customers worldwide, Wasabi has been recognized as one of technology's fastest-growing and most visionary companies. Created by Carbonite co-founders and cloud storage pioneers David Friend

Save to Read Later LANSING, Mich. (AP) Electric vehicle battery maker LG Energy Solution plans a $1.7 billion expansion in western Michigan that will add up to 1,200 jobs by 2025, officials announced Tuesday. FILE - LG Chem Michigan Inc.'s plant is Holland, Mich., is seen in this March 15, 2013 photo. Electric vehicle battery maker LG Energy Solution, a joint-venture partner with automaker General Motors, plans a $1.7 billion expansion in western Michigan that will add up to 1,200 jobs by 2025. The project at the companys site in Holland was approved Tuesday, March 22, 2022, for $56.5 million in state grants and a 20-year tax break worth $132.6 million.(Mark Copier/The Grand Rapids Press via AP) LANSING, Mich. (AP) Electric vehicle battery maker LG Energy Solution plans a $1.7 billion expansion in western Michigan that will add up to 1,200 jobs by 2025, officials announced Tuesday. The project at the company's site in Holland, located about 155 miles (249 kilometers) northwest of Detroit, was approved for $56.5 million in state grants and a 20-year tax break worth $132.6 million. Michigan Economic Development Corp. CEO Quentin Messer Jr., who chairs the Michigan Strategic Fund, said the expansion will quintuple the plant's ability to produce battery components. The average wage will be $1,257 a week, or about $65,000 annually, plus benefits. We look forward to the incredible impact this project will have on the region's economy, small businesses and workforce for generations to come, Messer said. Want to get a head start on your day? Get the days breaking stories, weather forecast, and more sent straight to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign Up I agree to the Terms and Conditions, Cookie and Privacy Policies and CASL agreement A state memo requesting the incentives says LG was considering facilities in the southeastern U.S. and potentially in Poland and China. The company, which is headquartered in South Korea, could begin hiring later this year. It manufactures large lithium-ion polymer battery cells and packs for electric vehicles and other applications. It has joint-venture partnerships with General Motors, with which it is building three U.S. battery plants in Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee, and Stellantis, formerly Fiat Chrysler. Stellantis would not confirm reports that it will build a battery factory in Windsor, Ontario, with LG. The site of a planned fourth GM-LG battery plant has not been announced. LG has been operating in Holland since 2009 and has nearly 1,500 Michigan employees, including more than 1,300 in the city near Lake Michigan. The company plans to construct several new buildings totaling 1.4 million square feet on vacant land it already owns. ___ Follow David Eggert at https://twitter.com/DavidEggert00 Advertisement

Tell me more Already a member? Sign in here Imagine passing through an airport from the curb to ones flight without ever having to show a boarding pass or ID to either security personnel or a gate agent during the entire process. Thats the seamless airport journey envisioned by security and travel services technology provider Pangiam The Virginia-based company has purchased the biometric facial recognition system VeriScan think Apples Face ID but for airports and airlines from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) for an undisclosed amount. While currently used to board select flights, the firm has big plans for the platform that it believes could help reshape how people travel in a post-Covid world. The deal will be announced late Friday morning. Thats our vision to integrate that entire pathway, Pangiam co-founder and Chairman Kevin McAleenan told Skift during a demonstration of VeriScan at Washington Dulles International Airport this week. The companys ambitions could not come at a better time. Vaccines are allowing travelers to gradually break free from their Covid-19 bubbles with many airlines anticipate a robust number of leisure flyersthis summer. However, until the U.S. and other countries reach herd immunity, fears of the virus remain with many people wary of high-touch surfaces like those at airports. Airlines and airports have addressed concerns in a myriad of ways. These have ranged from the low-tech enhanced cleaning procedures to expanded capabilities in airline apps and, using American Airlines as an example, a trial of biometric facial identificationat its Admirals Clubs in Dallas/Fort Worth. We see promise in certain biometric technologies, including facial recognition, that can not only decrease touch points and contact between guests and employees, but also increase efficiencies in our operation, Alaska Airlines vice-president of information technology services Vikram Baskaran said in letter encouraging the Port of Seattle to move forward with biometrics in December. The port operates Alaskas home base Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. A Scalable, Adaptable Solution There are a range of biometric systems on the market. The U.S. Customs and Border Protections Global Entry system is one example of a widely used platform that combines facial recognition with finger prints. Elsewhere in the world, both airlines and border authorities have installed electronic gates that scan travelers faces as well as their tickets or passports. VeriScan is one of the simpler systems out there. It uses off-the-shelf components, including the camera from an iPad, to be keep costs and complexity low. There are no bulky machines or physical gates, in fact the physical device appears as simply a tablet connected by an arm to a gate podium. During the demonstration at Dulles, VeriScan scanned and processed each traveler boarding an Emirates flight to Dubai within seconds. A green screen pops up when the process is complete signifying that a passenger is cleared to board. VeriScan shows a green screen when a passenger is cleared to board. (Edward Russell/Skift) Behind the scenes, the platform uses the cloud to match a passengers face with existing government records CBP takes a photo of all arriving international travelers, for example and airline systems, said MWAA chief information officer Goutam Kundu. No personal data is transferred in the process, he added. We didnt want to make these multi-million dollar investments, especially the way things were emerging, he said on why an airport operator opted to develop its own biometric identification system. MWAA, which operates Washington Dulles and Reagan Nationalairports, wanted a low-cost, scalable solution that was also easily adaptable to changing standards and technology. MWAA staff built the first VeriScan prototype in a matter of weeks, tested and tweaked it for several months before debutingit in September 2018. Today, 41 airlines use the system at both D.C.-area airports, as well as in Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston. The system has been used on roughly 10,300 flights and processed more than 1.3 million travelers to date, said Kundu. From Boarding to Seamless Pangiam has big plans for VeriScan. The company, which was acquired and combined with software company Linkware by private equity firm AE Industrial Partners in November, aims to use the tech to realize the seamless airport experience vision espoused by McAleenan. The company wants to integrate VeriScan with its other technologies that could be used everywhere from the check-in counter to the airline lounge, boarding and even border control. McAleenan, who was previously acting Secretary of Homeland Security from April to October 2019 and CBP commissioner before that, appears well placed to realize these aims. The time is now to enable these types of check-ins wherever you need to confirm identity throughout the airport process in a seamless and contactless fashion, he said on the pandemics role in the deal. Kevin McAleenan of Pangiam (left) and Goutam Kundu of MWAA (right) at a demo of VeriScan at Dulles airport. (Edward Russell/Skift) Asked about the rapid emergence of digital health passports McAleenan said the same verifications behind the apps could be included in the VeriScan process. For example, the same data verifying a travelers health status that apps like CommonPass and Travel Pass show in a QR code could be included in that green-screen sign off that the system already shows when a traveler is clear to board. And with airports putting offmany big physical infrastructure investments that were not already underway, an investment biometrics could make better use of existing facilities. For example, VeriScan can be used to board a wide-body flight in under 20 minutes, according to Kundu. This could mean improved passenger throughput and less congestion in gates when travelers return. Streamlining the airport experience is a long-sought goal of the airline industry. In 2018, the director general of trade group International Air Transport Association (IATA) Alexandre de Juniac spoke of using biometric technologyto remove some of the hassle from air travel. Of course, no matter how much technology an airport or airline invests in, it will always be hampered by the human side of travel. Even though VeriScan could clear the lightly-loaded Emirates flight in seemingly record time, several travelers hung back in the gate area and took their time to board the Boeing 777 maybe to stretch their legs one last time before the 13-hour haul to Dubai. See full article

By Charles Eichacker BDN Staff July 12, 2019 7:07 pm Updated: July 12, 2019 7:39 pm A health care provider in the Bangor region is warning some patients that their personal and credit card information may have been exposed in a possible data breach at a third party collection agency, a spokesman for Penobscot Community Health Care said Friday. Penobscot Community Health Care has a contract with American Medical Collection Agency, a company which reported that an unauthorized person may have accessed its systems between August 2018 and March 2019, according to spokesman Dan Cashman. Penobscot Community Health Care was notified of the possible breach about two months ago, on May 15, Cashman said. It is mailing letters to patients who may have been affected. American Medical Collection Agency had a standard industry contract to collect on overdue bills of patients at Penobscot Community Health Care, a regional group that offers a mix of medical and dental services across the Bangor region, according to Cashman. The information on American Medical Collection Agencys systems included patient names, dates of birth, names of referring medical providers and other medical information related to care offered at Penobscot Community Health Care. Some patients who made a credit card payment to AMCA may have also had their credit card information involved, Cashman said. AMCA informed PCHC that no PCHC patient health records, diagnoses or treatment information was impacted by this incident. He recommended that patients review their statements from health care providers. If they find billed services they did not receive, they should contact the provider immediately or reach out with any questions to a dedicated Penobscot Community Health Care call center at 844-243-3018, which will be available during business hours. Cashman also said that the Bangor-area group has stopped doing business with American Medical Collection Agency and is working to retrieve and secure all of its data that may have been involved. The health and safety of our patients is our top priority, and that includes the safety of our patient data, said Lori Dwyer, president and CEO of Penobscot Community Health Care. Our own internal data security system is strong, and was not affected by AMCAs incident. PCHC is absolutely committed to patient safety and privacy, and we are here to assist our patients through this. Most Popular POLL QUESTION

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Save Way2B is all about fitting wellness in the routines unique to each individual. Founder and CEO Simona Huskova created out of a passion for a healthy lifestyle. I had this name, this way to be brand in my head, and way to be basically, the brand is a healthy lifestyle brand, empowering and accepting each and everyones way to be, Huskova said. That is my brand and I was always very passionate about a really great, healthy product, that would really help and encourage everybody and make everybodys way to be even better. Huskova drew from her background when creating Way2B. My background is actually in consumer packaged goods industry, where so I have 15-plus years of experience of launching brands, working with small and big retailers, Huskova said. As my experience kept growing throughout multiple different companies and multiple different roles and consulting roles, it was always a dream to really launch something that would be amazing for the consumers, and I really wanted to make a difference. The secret ingredient for the wellness drink is water-soluble plant sterols, which benefit cardiac health. Plant sterols can be found in fruits and vegetables and 0.4 grams are in every bottle of Way2B Way Better Water. Plant sterols have been recognized as one of the top 10 nutritional discoveries in the world over the last 30 years in nutrition, Huskova said. They are indisputably good for you. Huskova believes Way2B can go beyond just a healthy beverage option. Way2B with the brand we want to create a movement, where we truly empower everyones way to be, so its very inclusive, Huskova said. Create the social movement that is needed, really, right now all around the world where people are feeling supported, not judged and just have some fun, just whatever your way to be is. The Way2B brand takes cardiac health seriously, including the cardiac health of firefighters. Way2B recently donated 600 bottles of Way Better Water to the St. Paul Fire Foundation, which supports the St. Paul and Minneapolis fire departments. According to the organization, heart disease is the leading killer of firefighters nationwide. We are very passionate about supporting and raising a lot of awareness about our firefighters, Huskova said. Raising awareness about the coronary heart disease that they are facing every day. We are so grateful for this generous donation and, as it turns out, its very timely, said Chris Shapira, of the St. Paul Fire Foundation. Currently, Way2B has four flavors: lemon, berry, orange and unflavored. Since October, Way2B can be found on the shelves of Lunds & Byerlys and Cub Foods. The beverages will soon be available at Kowalskis. The products can also be found on Amazon.comthrough the Launch Pad program. To learn more about Way2B, visit way2byou.comor on social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at Way2Byou. More to come The company is in the process of releasing a new product, Way2B Way Better, a prebiotic drink that supports digestive health. The prebiotic flavors are also lemon, berry, orange and unflavored. Were launching a line of waters that are all about digestive health, Huskova said. [They] really feed the healthy bacteria in your digestive tract. We will continue to deliver such products to the marketplace and continue to work with the local and in 2020 other national retailers. Huskovas expectation for the brand is to continue to make a difference in peoples lives while continuing to push boundaries. We really want to see that the brand is pushing the boundaries and making a difference in consumers lives, but also where we are kind of revolutionizing the better-for-you beverage category, Huskova said. Our vision is to succeed and just to bring it into as many hands of consumers as possible by next year and we will work really hard. Follow the Sun Sailor on Facebook at facebook.com/mnsunsailor

Full Court Press with Greta Van Susteren Georgetown County Coastal Lab in Murrells Inlet offering COVID-19 antibody testing By | April 23, 2020 at 10:23 AM EDT - Updated April 23 at 12:00 PM GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - A COVID-19 antibody test is available for people in the Grand Strand who are curious if they have the virus but arent showing symptoms. Coastal Lab is a draw site in Murrells Inlet, and theyve partnered with Labtech Diagnostics. Tables are set up outside of their office and it doesnt take any more than ten minutes to complete the test. A simple blood draw will show if you contracted the virus in the past or if you have it right now. The results come back in 48 hours. The tests have been administered at Coastal Lab for over a week now, and around 200 patients have been tested. To get a test, youll need a doctors order. Heather Pitts, owner of Coastal Lab, said they prefer you call ahead and set up an appointment. Pitts said for those with insurance, the test is covered. If you dont have insurance, the cost of the test is $125. Also its good for people who are in working areas. Weve had a lot of staff come in that maybe someone has been exposed but they didnt know it or ya know, they are still working, Pitts said. For many this test is providing peace of mind. For Steve Marriott, its extremely important to him because of his son. Marriotts son has cystic fibrosis, and this antibody test is giving him the opportunity to know 100% hes safe to be around his child. So hes at a high risk category," Marriott said. And because I am still working, its important because it gives me a base line of where I am at." The testing is done at 3583 Highway 17 Bypass in Murrells Inlet from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, Coastal Lab will work with you if needed. You can contact them by phone 843-957-6740 or email at [email protected]. Copyright 2020 WMBF. All rights reserved. 78

New GM electric truck faces competition and skeptical buyers Paul Sancya - staff, AP Hide Caption PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) The competition among U.S. automakers for a still-small pool of consumers seeking electric vehicles is quickly intensifying. General Motors, normally the top-selling U.S. automaker, officially unveiled the Chevrolet Silverado EV Wednesday with a virtual press conference at the CES gadget show. Work truck versions go on sale in the spring of next year, followed in the fall by a high-end consumer version. By then, theyll face competition from rival Fords electric F-150, startup Rivians R1T, and possibly Teslas Cybertruck. Stellantis, formerly Fiat Chrysler, has promised an all-electric Ram. Industry analysts say the intense competition in the electric pickup market means that battery-powered vehicles are moving into the mainstream after years of confinement to luxury or smaller vehicles. Pickups are among the most popular vehicles in the nation. Fords F-Series is traditionally the top-selling vehicle in America, followed by Stellantis Ram pickup and the Silverado. Automakers sold more than 2.3 million big pickups last year, about 15% of all vehicles sold in the U.S. Many go for well over $50,000 and are a huge source of profits and jobs with the automakers. But converting buyers from gas and diesel powered V8 and V6 engines may be a tough sell, especially for those who need the trucks for work. These are very loyal buyers, and theyre not only loyal to the brands, theyre loyal to the engines, said Jeff Schuster, president of global forecasting for LMC Automotive, an industry consulting firm. They know all the specs of what theyre driving as well. They definitely tend to be motorheads or gearheads. Brian James, who works for a Birmingham, Michigan, company that supplies heaters and dehumidifiers for construction sites, says an electric truck wouldnt work for his business, which has clients in four states. Some days they drive more than 400 miles (643.7 kilometers) one-way to deliver heaters. I go there. I deliver two heaters, and Ive got to drive back, James said Tuesday at a housing subdivision under construction near Ann Arbor, Michigan. How long is it going to take me to charge the batteries? for the return trip, he asked, also wondering where charging stations would be located. GM says the new Silverado EV has all the answers. Its planning to sell the trucks roomier cabin and better handling than its combustion trucks. The Silverado, and competitors, also have the ability to power tools on the job site, tow trailers and even power a house when the electricity goes out. The initial Silverado work truck, and a version for consumers that comes out in the fall of 2023, will be able to travel 400 miles on a single charge. It can handle direct-current fast chargers and get up to 100 miles of range in 10 minutes. The truck will map a drivers route, showing the optimal charging stations along the way, said Nicole Kraatz, chief engineer on the truck. GM has agreements with 10 major charging companies for buyers to seamlessly use their stations, Chevrolet Marketing Vice President Steve Majoros said. The trucks also offer up to 10 outlets to power electric tools at job sites and can go from zero to 60 mph in as little as 4.5 seconds. Initially they will tow up to 10,000 pounds and carry up to 1,300 pounds in the bed, but later versions will tow up to 20,000 pounds. GM wouldnt say the price of the first work truck, but said the early retail version will start at $105,000. Lower range versions will become available later, starting at just under $40,000, about the same price as the electric trucks from Ford and Tesla. The $105,000 truck is fully loaded, and although its about the same size as a gas-powered Silverado, its got more interior space and better front sight lines, Kraatz said. The truck is built on GMs modular Ultium platform on which the company build a number of vehicles, lowering development costs. CEO Mary Barra said in her address at CES a $30,000 Chevy Equinox small SUV on the same underpinnings is coming, as is a slightly larger Blazer SUV. The Silverado EV looks sleek and doesnt have the high hood with a huge mean-looking grille that come with the gas Silverado. GM says it has the flexibility to make work versions look brawnier. Lower-priced trucks will be able to go more than 200 miles per charge, but GM wouldnt give the exact number. Early results show promise of a big market. Ford says it has 200,000 reservations for the F-150 Lightning electric pickup, which comes out in the spring. Earlier this week Ford announced plans to nearly double annual production,before the first trucks are sold. Tesla reportedly has hundreds of thousands as well. President Joe Biden is pushing to convert the fleet of vehicles to electric to help reach a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. With automakers, he has set a goal that electric cars and trucks account for half of new vehicles sold by 2030. Automakers say tax credits in a stalled $2 trillion social and environmental policy bill are needed to lower the cost of EVs. A $1 trillion infrastructure law authorizes a nationwide network of charging stations and s ets aside $5 billion for states to build them Schuster said the Silverado EV is another sign that the transition to electric vehicles is taking place, but it wont happen overnight. Last year sales of fully electric vehicles rose 87.9% to nearly 489,000, but they still accounted for only 3.2% of the market. Schuster predicts that will rise to 12.8% by 2025 and 33.1% by 2030. Categories

News LH Cigars Adds Big Nick LH Cigars Nick line of cigarsnamed after the companys founder Nicholas Syrisis now available in a 7 x 70 gordo vitola known as Big Nick. Like the rest of the Nick line, it uses an Ecuadorian vuelta abajo wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and three fillers: Brazilian mata fina, Nicaragua and Peru. The MSRP for the Big Nick is set at $13 per cigar. The company began shipping out the first batch of cigars this week, 100 bundles of 25 cigars, and Syris told halfwheel that those are all gone. That means stores that hope to bring in the new size will have to wait until late January for Syris to ship more. For now, it will continued to be offered in bundles of 25 cigars though Syris told halfwheel that he could create boxes for shops that wanted the Big Nick to be sold in a wooden box.

More than a third of Singaporeans who don't hold any cryptocurrencies plan to invest in digital assets in the next year. 2 days ago China cbank offers more medium-term loan than expected to cushion economic slowdown China's central bank injected billions of yuan through medium-term loans into the financial system on Monday, which many market participants interpreted as an effort to prop up the economy, although the cost of such borrowing was left unchanged. The People's Bank of China (PBOC) kept the rate on a one-year medium-term lending facility (MLF) loan worth 600 billion yuan ($92.64 billion) to some financial institutions steady at 2.95% from previous operations. 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It is seeking a market valuation of 6 billion ringgit ($1.4 billion) in a deal, said the pe a day ago Zimbabwe May Tap Private Creditors to Pay Evicted White Farmers (Bloomberg) -- Zimbabwe is considering borrowing money directly from private investors to fund the first half of a $3.5 billion compensation agreement with White farmers whose land was seized two decades ago, a person familiar with the situation said.The government, which last month appointed London-based Newstate Partners LLP to help it raise the money, needs to secure $1.75 billion by July next year to meet its obligations. Compensating the farmers is key to Zimbabwes repairing its relations 2 days ago Malaysian PM Muhyiddin resigns as political crisis escalates KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysia's Muhyiddin Yassin stepped down as prime minister on Monday after months of political turmoil culminated in the loss of his majority, but his resignation is likely to open another chapter of instability in the absence of any obvious successor. Muhyiddin's resignation ends a tumultuous 17 months in office, the shortest stint of a Malaysian leader, but hampers efforts to reboot a pandemic-stricken economy and curb a resurgence of COVID-19 infections. 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attaches dispensers filled with CR-7 to the bees as they exit the hives. My initial article, An Early Stage Commercial Ag-Tech Disruptor; Bee Vectoring Technologies describes how the BVT system works and the company's initial commercialization steps. This article will provide an update on the investment thesis and focuses on the recent developments that will significantly impact BVT's revenue stream. The company is just entering its third growing season but has taken giant steps to scale by: widening the applicability of its product increasing products offered Territorial expansion and adding new crops Investment thesis There are many companies involved in bees for agricultural purposes. Looking at the websites for companies like Beeflow, BiobestBioBee, Koppert, and Aggrovio,you may think that these companies are competitors for Bee Vectoring Technologies. Remarkably, BVT partners or collaborates with all of these companies and just about every company involved in bee agriculture because no one else offers a regulatory approved, organic crop protector and fertilizer. Farmers have utilized bees for pollinating crops such as blueberries and strawberries for 9,000 years BVT is using these same bees to fertilize and provide disease and bug protection for crops. Despite the great strides that BVT has made in penetrating its targeted market, the stock price hasn't changed much since my original article in September last year. Growth stocks have been under pressuredue to rising interest rates. My investment thesis remains intact as the company remains on track with its commercial rollout. I expect the stock price to gain traction as the company becomes better known from the expected partnerships with the world's largest agricultural companies and continued revenue growth as the company enters its third growing season. Key potential drivers include: widening the applicability of its product increasing products offered expanding its territory and adding new crops Widening the applicability of its product BVT recently announcedthat after a year of testing, the application of CR-7 on soybean crops results in significant crop yield increase and reduction of disease. These results open up opportunities for BVT to collaborate with the agricultural industry giants in soybean farming. Consider that there are about 200,000 acres of blueberriesand nearly 400,000 acres of strawberries while there are 320,000,000 acres of soybeansin the world to put this development into perspective. The press release stated that eight companies are already involved in testing programs with CR-7, with one company conducting its independent testing. In addition, BVT is seeking to license the technology, which would bring in high margin revenue. BVT announced a memorandum of understandingwith BioSafe Systems where both companies will explore ways to collaborate using each other's products. BioSafe is predominantly involved with ground and seed spraying. Formal agreements with BioSafe will expose BVT to a brand new market opportunity with a U.S. $9 billion TAM. Increasing products offered Vectorite is designed so that different products can be stacked and delivered to crops by bees along with CR-7. In addition, the company has been conducting pilot testing with four companies since 2020 to add third-party solutions to its offerings menu. The first of these companies to reach an agreement with BVT, Biogard, has grantedthe company exclusive rights to sell their biological fungicide in Europe. CR-7 is pending and two years away from registration in Europe. The Biogard agreement allows BVT entry into the E.U. market through sales of an already registered product. BVT is continuing to work with the three remaining companies with the interest of developing additional crop products to be bundled for bee delivery. Territorial Expansion The territorial expansion has three different components: U.S. expansion Entering new territories through partnerships Entering new territories through registration U.S. expansion BVT received EPA regulatory approvalfor its technology in September 2019. In 2020 BVT began commercial activity serving blueberry and strawberry farmers in Georgia and Florida Florida's strawberry farmers could not compete with imported strawberries, and many filed for bankruptcy.Farmers tend to start with a small percentage of their farm acreage to compare the use of BVT with their everyday operations. BVT has retained 100% of its original blueberry farmers in Georgia who have now generally added their entire acreage to BVT, while BVT has been adding new customers in the same territory. Every U.S. state recognizes EPA registration except California, which requires its own registration process. Testing is required in each state because growing conditions vary. Completing each territory's registration requirements and testing process is another layer on BVT's moat for potential competitors to surmount. In 2021, BVT began serving blueberry farms in Michiganand New Jerseyand blueberry and caneberry farmsin Washington and Oregon.BVT gained California regulatory approvalfor its technology in December 2020, obtaining access to the majority of farm acreage in the U.S. Within months of California registration, BVT initiated testingfor blueberries, strawberries, caneberries, and almonds. Revenue from the new states and new crops should begin in 2023. The company also has ongoing testsfor cranberries in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Washington, and Wisconsin and testing sunflowers in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Idaho. Entering new territories through partnerships BVT has established local partners in Morocco, Turkey, South Africa, and Israel. These partners will foot the bill for registration in their respective countries in exchange for exclusive or preferential rights to BVT's technology within their respective territories. Only the Morocco partner has begun testing while the other partners are still in evaluation mode. Agriculture is the top industryof Morocco due to a long growing season. Entering new territories through registration BVT is pursuing registration in Switzerland, Mexico, Canada, the European Union, and Peru. The Swiss process should be completed in 2022 at the latest. In addition, BVT has been in discussion with two go-to-marketcompanies to pursue Swiss revenue this year and has established operations in Switzerlandwith an R&D center, office space, and land leased to a local farmer for demonstrations. Registration in Mexico, Canada, and the E.U. is expected to be completed by 2024 should the company raise sufficient capital to cover the costs. BVT has begun conducting testing in Mexico and is entering the E.U. market through partnerships. Financial and expectations There are about 117,000 shares. The company reported $1.7 million in cash and $782K in debt as of Dec. 31, 2021. The market cap is about $29K. BVT reported about $300K revenues for fiscal 2021, growing at about 80% over the prior year. P/S ratio is about 65X. Valuation ratios tend to be

Top News 2 mins ago Booth is a technology and sales leader with a proven track record for establishing global technology alliances, increasing sales and revenue growth, and driving customer success Tami Booth, COO, EPIC iO EPIC iO Appoints Tami Booth as Chief Operating Officer FORT MILL, S.C., March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) EPIC iO Technologies announced today that it has appointed Tami Booth as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, Booth will be responsible for driving EPIC iOs operational and customer success initiatives, and creating strategies for capitalizing on market demand for streamlined connectivity and intelligent AI and IoT (AIoT) outcomes powered by DeepInsights, EPIC iOs proprietary AI platform. Tami is an amazing leader and brings her diverse technology expertise to the role. We are honored to welcome her to the EPIC iO team, said Ken Mills, CEO, EPIC iO. Her incredible track record in establishing global technology alliances, operational excellence and driving customer success, will prove invaluable as we enter EPIC iOs next chapter of growth. Tami will be integral to our mission to become the one source for connectivity, IoT solutions, and a proprietary AI SaaS platform that brings together data from existing and future IoT investments for our customers and partners. Booth brings more than 25 years experience in the IT industry to her new position as EPIC iOs COO. During her career, she held a succession of leadership, sales and technical roles. She has a deep interest in emerging technologies and the effects on human capital as society evolves, and a passion for diversity, especially when it comes to helping elevate women in technology management roles. Prior to joining EPIC iO, Booth was Vice President, Presales, for Global Alliances, Service Providers and Industries at Dell Technologies, where she was deeply involved in driving success for Dell partners and customers across a wide range of vertical industries. Before that, she spent six years at VCE (formerly a division of EMC), holding several leadership roles across sales and engineering including Vice President of Global Customer Support; Global Accounts and Federal Teams; Global Pursuits, which focused on mega deals; and Global Pre-Sales Engineering, a team she was responsible for creating and developing. During her tenure spanning 2010 to 2016, she helped grow VCE to $5B in revenues. Booth is a member of the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) and Women in Technology International (WITI). About EPIC iO Technologies EPIC iOs future vision is a world in which IoT use and data intelligence reach its full potential through AI integration. We provide software focused technology that leverages 5G-ready connectivity combined with AIoT solutions to help all businesses become safer, smarter and more connected. By utilizing our open AI platform, DeepInsights, public sector and private enterprises can extract and intelligently generate and analyze IoT data. This real-time data provides high-value, actionable insights through a single, integrated source. For more information, visit www.EPICIO.com. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/cec035a1-53d5-45be-9d10-f066fe2d5c81 CONTACT: Mary KhouryEPIC [email protected]

Institute of Optics expands graduate recruitment amid soaring national demand February 24, 2022 PhD student Katie Dunn prepares samples for imaging cells using a quantitative phase microscope. I feel like Im part of a unique community at the Institute of Optics, she says. (University of Rochester / J. Adam Fenster) Two new awards will help the University of Rochester prepare a more diverse pipeline of optics professionals. Two recent awards will enable the Institute of Opticsat the University of Rochesterto help address a pressing need for highly trained PhD graduates, including women and underrepresented minorities, in industry, research labs, and academia. A $900,000 GAANN ( ) grant from the US Department of Education will pay for six PhD fellowships, at least half of which will be awarded to students from underrepresented groups. Apply for optics PhD fellowship Email Kat Davies , graduate coordinator for the Institute of Optics, to learn more. Another $500,000, to be matched by the University, comes from SPIE, the international society of optics and photonics. The SPIE Endowment Matching Programaward will initially provide stipend and travel support for an additional student but is expected to grow. Founded in 1929, the institute is the oldest optics degree-granting program in the nation. To date, it has granted approximately 2,800 degreesabout half of all optics degrees awarded in the US. The institute currently enrolls 102 PhD students. Rochester has a long history of successful optics education, and many of todays leading optics researchers have emerged from its Institute of Optics. This endowed fund is a critical partnership between SPIE and the University of Rochester, one that will help ensure that pipeline of leaders continues for generations to come, says SPIE president Anita Mahadevan-Jansen. Tremendous momentum in optics PhD recruiting One of the most important aspects of a gift like this, says Thomas Brown interim institute director and professor of optics, is that it allows us to invest in the best, to continue searching for future Nobel laureates, entrepreneurs, and engineers from all over the world to come to Rochester and be part of our growing family. In 2018, Donna Strickland 89 (PhD) was awarded a Nobel Prizefor work she did at the Universitys Laboratory for Laser Energetics as an optics PhD. Strickland is only the third woman to receive the prize in physicsand her accomplishment was a watershed moment for our PhD program, Brown says. It imparted tremendous momentum in our recruiting. The present employment prospects for optics PhD graduates are excellent, because they are recruited from such a broad range of industries, universities, and government laboratories, Brown says. The requests we receive from prospective employers hungering for fresh PhD students continue at a steady pace. All our recent graduates have found employment before or within a month of graduation, and PhD graduates who are US citizens or permanent residents are in particular demand. Many of the institutes graduates find employment in the Rochester region, a hub of more than 90 optics-related companies. AIM Photonics which designs and manufactures complex photonic integrated circuits, and entrepreneurial initiatives such as Luminate which provides startup funding for optics-related initiatives, have cemented Rochesters international reputation in the field. Collaboration in the classroom and the lab Optics PhD candidate Kareem Garriga researches terahertz electromagnetic waves. The facilities afforded to us and the freedom we have as graduate students allow us to tackle problems and delve deeper in all subfields, he says. (University of Rochester photo / J. Adam Fenster) With its four-to-one ratio of PhD students to faculty, the institute prides itself on fostering a close-knit community. It does so through open-door access to faculty, weekly informal gatherings, as well as annual departmental picnics, holidays parties, and family-friendly events. Despite recent necessary curtailments due to COVID, two current PhD students say theyve benefited from the collegial atmosphere. I feel like Im part of a unique community at the institute, says Katie Dunn. When youre taking first-year classes and studying for preliminary exams, its not a competitive environment. Everyone is trying to help each other out. Fellow optics PhD student Kareem Garriga concurs and adds, We have a very collaborative environment, with access to cutting-edge technology, he says. The facilities afforded to us and the freedom we have as graduate students allow us to tackle problems and delve deeper in all subfields, from quantum optics to laser fusion. Garriga, for example, is researching terahertz electromagnetic waves in the lab of Xi-Cheng Zhang a leading expert in field. The waves are hard to detect, but could have interesting applications, for example in detecting drugs or explosives behind barriers, which is why Garriga is working to create a detector to improve the characterization of THz sources. Dunn, meanwhile, is a member of the research group of Andrew Berger an expert in developing optical contrast mechanisms to analyze untreated cells and tissues. She is using a technique called angularly resolved light scattering to learn more about the organelles within single cells, which could have applications for improved medical diagnosis and treatment. Both students say they appreciate the supportive mentoring theyve received. Berger, for example, really cares about his studentsthat theyre flourishing as researchers, and also as people, Dunn says. He gives us a lot of his time. Another big supporter has been Jim Fienup, the Robert E. Hopkins Professor of Optics, who has taught several of Dunns favorite courses and helped her with the Fourier processing she uses as part of her research. He is on her thesis committee. Garriga says that Zhang has been great because hes given me a lot of freedom to approach topics on my own accord and in my own time. Ive also learned a lot about mentoring and grant writing from him. Yiwen E, a research associate in the lab, has helped Garriaga develop his skills as a lab researcher and teaching mentor, he adds. She also taught me how to keep up with the latest trends and how to always be innovating in a field that continues to move as fast as our does. Both say they wholeheartedly encourage aspiring optics PhD students to consider enrolling at the institute. If youre interested in optics, its definitely a wonderful place to be, Dunn says. You are surrounded by a lot of other students and faculty who are very interested in similar things. And everyone is on board to help you with whatever you want to learn. What sets us apart

| Published 07.11.20, 09:45 PM The Economic Offence Wing of Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Nayati Healthcares Niira Radia and four others for alleged embezzlement of over Rs 300 crore of bank loan, following a complaint filed by orthopaedic surgeon Rajiv Sharma from whom they had acquired two hospitals. Rejecting the allegations as baseless, Nayati Healthcare said it had duly reported to the police certain issues of misappropriation and maliceness detected in a forensic audit of activities of the previous management under Sharma. Sharmas OSL Healthcare, which had a hospital in south Delhi and an upcoming facility in Gurgaon, was acquired through Naarayani Investment Pvt Ltd and later renamed as Nayati Healthcare NCR. According to the FIR dated November 4, Sharma has accused Naarayani Investment Pvt Ltd, Niira Radia, Karuna Menon, Satish Narula and Yateesh Wahaal of cheating, criminal breach of trust, falsification of accounts, fraud, forgery, and embezzlement of funds and other charges. Police sources said all the charges are subject to investigation as of now. In his complaint, Sharma has alleged that Naarayani had borrowed more than Rs 600 crore from various sources, including DHFL, and invested Rs 311 crore for acquiring a majority stake in Nayati Healthcare NCR. After taking over management of the new entity, Naarayani and the four individuals got a loan of Rs 300 crore from Yes Bank for the development of a Gurgaon hospital, but instead, they siphoned off and embezzled the loan amount using fictitious transactions, Sharma alleged. He further alleged that the accused also borrowed Rs 60 crore from Yes Bank for another hospital project, but embezzled that fund as well. Sharma also alleged that the five accused wrongfully brought down his stake in Nayati Healthcare NCR from 49 per cent to 6.3 per cent in less than a year and increased their own stake to 93.7 per cent. When contacted, a Nayati Healthcare spokesperson said, The FIR is baseless and the allegations of Dr Sharma are also baseless. The spokesperson further said, Dr Sharma being a member of the board was a party and signatory to all the actions of the company. Due to differences that arose pursuant to conducting of a forensic audit of the activities of the previous management under Dr Sharma, certain issues of misappropriation and malicenses came to light. The spokesperson also said, Nayati Healthcare NCR remains committed to cooperating with investigations and reposes its full faith in the investigating agency. All evidence of the forensic audit that demonstrates act of misappropriation by Dr Sharma has been provided to the police. Nayati Healthcare, set up a few years ago by PR consultant-turned-entrepreneur Radia, had in 2018 announced acquisition of 51 per cent stake in OSL Healthcare, which was at that time headed by Sharma. It also has other hospitals including in Mathura and Agra. Advertisement

Engineering, telecom, healthcare to add 12 mn jobs by FY26 Engineering, telecom, healthcare to add 12 mn jobs by FY26 Source: March 27, 2022 15:01 IST Get Rediff News in your Inbox: email Engineering, telecom and healthcare sectors are likely to add close to 12 million new jobs by FY26, largely due to the focus on recovery along with technology proliferation and digitisation in these segments, according to a report. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/ Rediff.com A report by TeamLease Digital, the staffing division of TeamLease Services, said specialised staff or professional staff with high-skill and expertise will form nearly 17 per cent of the overall jobs created. The report -- titled 'Professional Staffing Digital Employment Trends Report' -- is a qualitative research that has surveyed and interviewed more than 750 employers/ leaders from across engineering, telecom and healthcare sectors. "The Engineering, Telecom & Healthcare sectors are on the verge of an Industry 4.0 transformation. "There is a shift from a central industrial control system to one where smart products and processes are at the heart of their operations," said Sunil C, Head- Specialised Staffing, TeamLease Digital. Sunil further said that the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme and foreign direct investment is driving an exponential demand, more so for talent with niche skills across these sectors. "While in overall, there will be a 2527 per cent rise in job opportunities created by the 3 sectors together, the demand for skilled talent or specialised staff will grow from the current 45,65,000 to more than 90,00,000 (estimated) by 2026," Sunil noted. The report further pointed out that telecom, engineering and healthcare comprise nearly $1.5 trillion in market size by conservative estimates. Together, they employ about 42 million people approximately 8.7 per cent of India's entire workforce today and are estimated to create 12 million more jobs by 2026. "It is not only the demand for talent, the road to recovery and growth has led to a shift in the employment model as well. "The share of contract staff has grown from 10 11 per cent of the overall employment to 16 per cent. It is expected to be around 24 per cent of the overall employment by 2026. "Further, employers and candidates are not hesitating to explore newer models like gig. "The percentage of the gig model will grow by 17 per cent by 2023," said Munira Loliwala, AVP - Engineering Staffing & RPO Solutions, TeamLease Digital. Instead of a traditional in-office full-time job with a single company, gig workers work as short-term, temporary, or independent contractors for one or a variety of employers. Get Rediff News

UNest and Avibra Announce Strategic Partnership to Offer Affordable Wellness and Insurance Benefits to Parents Business Wire -- First-of-its-kind program will provide families with a compelling suite of integrated resources to support their financial and emotional health -- NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. UNest , an app that empowers parents to invest and save for their kids future, and Avibra, a leading provider of personal well-being, risk, and protection solutions, today announced a partnership that offers families access to valuable services including no-cost life insurance policy and a 15% discount on Avibras Dollar Benefits Store The partnership between the two fast-growing companies will give UNest customers access to a $10,000 complimentary AD&D insurance policy, with the ability to earn up to $5,000 more, powered by Avibra. UNest families can also select a la carte benefits for $1 per week through Avibras Dollar Benefits Store . These benefits include Critical Illness, Accident Medical Insurance , Telemedicine, and more. Together with Avibra we are addressing three key areas for families -- financial, insurance, and healthcare, said Ksenia Yudina , CFA, Founder and CEO of UNest. As the leading app to help parents save for their kids future, we have insight into other focus areas for our customers. Alongside pragmatic saving and investment tools, families need insurance coverage and access to healthcare. Avibra shares our customer-centric philosophy and desire to create solutions that empower underserved communities. We are both mission-driven companies and the close alignment in our ethos makes this collaboration a natural fit, said Yogesh Shetty , Founder and CEO of Avibra. Similar to UNest, we believe that everyone deserves access to top-quality healthcare and financial solutions. Avibras team is focused on improving the lives of hard-working families. Through this partnership, we hope to inspire parents and their kids to be proactive in preparing for each life stage. Parents on the UNest platform will be able to access Avibra through the UNest Rewards section of the app. The partnership between the two companies democratizes access to new ways for families to get their finances and well-being on track and live their best lives. UNest has built one of the largest collections of rewards partners offered through a savings and investment app. UNest customers receive cash back when they sign up for and shop with over 100 national brands. About UNest UNest is a purpose-driven fintech company empowering parents to invest and save for their kids future. Since launching in February of 2020, UNest has helped thousands of families give their children a financial head-start and road map. Opening a UNest Investment Account for Kids requires no paperwork, and takes just five minutes to set up through its award-winning app. UNest leadership team includes senior team members from Acorns, Marqeta, and Capital Group

Tech Desk Epic Games has pledged to contribute all the proceeds from the Fortnite game for Ukraine relief efforts for two weeks. The company says that all the purchases made in the game from March 20 to April 2, 2022, will be offered to four non-profit organisations that include the United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF), UNHCR, the United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP) and the Direct Relief. Epic Games says players purchases using real money during the specified timelines will be provided to the aforementioned entities. The Fortnite creator says the money made through selling of V-Buck packs, cosmetic packs and Fortnite crew will be part of the special program. RELATED NEWS Russia Ukraine War: Global Regulators Monitor Use Of Cryptocurrency in Ukraine China Says it Will Offer 10 Million Yuan More of Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine The pleasing bit about this contribution is that Epic Games isnt going to wait for the actual money to be processed in its system. It says as the transactions are logged, the money will be sent over to the organisations within days. Advertisement The developer also explained that anybody purchasing with real money in Fortnite during this period cannot opt-out of the relief effort. Epic Games says if you would prefer that the funds for your purchase are not included as part of the program, dont buy anything with real money until April 4, 2022, or later. Also Read: Oppo Enco Air 2 Price in India, Specifications and All Details Ahead of March 23 Launch Epic Games is one of the many technology companies showing their support during the battle between Russia and Ukraine. Microsoft and Apple have helped out in their own ways, with the former offering technical support to fight against cyberattacks. The likes of Google, Meta and YouTube decided to suspend their services in Russia. Instagram said people in Russia will not be able to use the platform for a while. Nintendo and Sony also stopped offering their products in the region. Russia responded to these actions by restricting Facebook and other social media platforms in the country. Read all the Latest News , Breaking News and Ukraine-Russia War Live Updates here.

lus Laboris To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. In this guide, Ius Laboris lawyers from Russia,Kazakhstan and Ukraine provide a detailed survey of data protectionlaw and how it is enforced in their jurisdictions. Kazakhstan What information is defined as personal data? Personal data means: information relating to the data subjectidentified, or to be identified, on the basis of such information,recorded on an electronic, paper and/or any other tangible medium.Personal data includes full name, address of residence, informationon citizenship, date of birth, information on education, maritalstatus, biometric data, individual identification number, etc. Thesource, or the subject, of personal data may be an individualonly. The law defines two types of personal data public andrestricted data. Public personal data is the data considered assuch, by virtue of the Kazakh legislation (such as the name of anindividual entrepreneur, name, place and date of birth, within thestate statistical accounting, etc.) or by virtue of theindividual's consent to use such data in a publicly availablemanner. The personal data protection laws do not contain an exhaustivelist of restricted personal data, but provide for an obligation ofa person collecting personal data, for its needs, to elaborate andapprove the 'List of Personal Data Required and Sufficient forAchievement of the Objectives Pursued by an Owner and/orOperator'. Do data protection laws in Kazakhstan apply to foreigncompanies? The requirement to localize personal data applies only topersons carrying out their activities in Kazakhstan. The dataprotection laws apply to foreign companies doing business inKazakhstan through their dependent agents (for example,distributors), even without the establishment of a local legalentity, representative office, or a branch. Are there any local data storage/localization requirementsin Kazakhstan? The Law establishes a direct obligation of the personal datadatabase owner, or operator, to store personal data in a databaselocated in Kazakhstan. The owner of a database containing personaldata is a person who collects data, uses the database in itsbusiness activities and has the right to dispose of such databaseitself, at its own discretion. The database operators are personswho use databases in their activities, with the owner'sconsent, or render data storage, or processing services to theowner. Kazakhstan citizens' personal data shall be storedmainly in Kazakhstan. It may be transferred to other states, onlysubject to compliance with requirements on personal data databaselocalization and necessity, to ensure appropriate personal dataprotection. How is the use of cookies and other tracking technologiesregulated from the data protection perspective? Processing of personal data, with the use of trackingtechnologies, is governed by the general rules of the Kazakh laws:there are no specific regulations in this regard. Cookies relate toelectronic information resources containing restricted personaldata, so local information laws govern their protection. Owners andpossessors of information systems must take measures to protectcookies, from the moment of access to cookies containing personaldata, until their destruction or anonymization. Are there any local privacy policy requirements inKazakhstan? How can global policies (e.g., GDPR-based) beimplemented locally? Owners and/or operators and third parties that have access torestricted personal data must ensure its confidentiality, bypreventing distribution of such personal data, without consent ofthe data subject (or its legal representative), or any other legalground. In this sense, implementation of the local privacy policyserves as a basic measure for the protection of personal data. The Kazakh legislation does not provide for a legal mechanism ofimplementing global policies in the area of personal data, such asthe GDPR; however, Kazakhstan pursues the general principles ofensuring personal data protection. From the practical perspective,it is possible to implement global policy locally, provided that itis reviewed, as per the Kazakhstan legal requirements, andtranslated into Russian, or Kazakh language. Are there any requirements relating to datadisclosures/transfers to the third parties? Transfer, or disclosure, of personal data to a third party, isonly allowed with the consent of an individual or his/her legalrepresentative. The Kazakh laws provide for a number of cases wherepersonal data may be transferred without the individual'sconsent (in the course of activities of law-enforcement authoritiesand courts, enforcement proceedings, or state statisticalactivities, etc.). Are there any specific requirements relating to personaldata processing performed for direct marketing purposes? Personal data processing for direct marketing purposes is notdirectly regulated by the Kazakhstan legislation; however, based onthe general rules, it is only allowed in case of complying withrequirements relating to protection of rights and liberties of manand citizen, when collecting and processing personal data (theremust be an individual's consent, the purpose limitationprinciple shall be met, etc.). Are there any other data protection/privacy requirementscompanies in Kazakhstan to comply with? In order to regulate the scope of 'personal data' beingprocessed each legal entity must draft, and approve, the list ofpersonal data required and sufficient for attaining the pursuedobjectives. What data protection/privacy rights do individuals enjoy inKazakhstan? The individuals enjoy the rights to: know that an owner and/or operator,or a third party, has his/her personal data and receive informationon the fact, purpose, sources and methods of collecting andprocessing personal data, obtain a list of personal data, term ofpersonal data processing, including the term of storage; request that an owner and/or operatorchanges, or supplements, the data subject's personal data, ifthere is a basis to do so, verified by relevant documents; request an owner and/or operator, ora third party, to block and to destroy the data subject'spersonal data that was collected and processed, in violation of theKazakh legislation; withdraw a consent to personal datacollection and processing; give a consent to an owner and/oroperator to distribution of the data subject's personal data inpublic sources, or refuse to do so; seek for the protection of own rightsand legitimate interests, including to claim compensation ofreputational and material damages suffered; etc. What are the sanctions for non-compliance with dataprotection laws? The Kazakh laws do not set out specific sanctions for thefailure to comply with the localization requirement. However, itmay constitute a general offence associated with unlawfulprocessing of personal data and failure to comply with the securityrequirement. This entails administrative fines up to 1,000 MonthlyCalculation Indices ('MCI') and, in some cases, seizure ofthe tools used f

. Forward-Looking Statements This document contains "forward-looking statements" relating to the acquisition of Castlight by Vera. In some cases, forward-looking statements may be identified by terminology such as "believe," "may," "will," "should", "predict", "goal", "strategy", "potentially," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "would," "project," "plan," "expect," "seek" and similar expressions and variations thereof. These words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Vera and Castlight have based these forward-looking statements on current expectations and projections about future events and trends that they believe may affect the financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives and financial needs of Vera and Castlight. Forward-looking statements are subject to significant known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or achievements in future periods to differ materially from those assumed, projected or contemplated in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following factors: the ability of Vera and Castlight to complete the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger in the anticipated timeframe or at all, including the parties' ability to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the offer contemplated thereby and the other conditions set forth in the Agreement and Plan of Merger, the potential effects of the acquisition on Castlight, the participation of third parties in the consummation of the transaction and the combined company, the risk that stockholder litigation in connection with the transaction may result in significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability; uncertainties as to how many of the Company's stockholders will tender their shares in the offer; the risk that competing offers or acquisition proposals will be made; and other risks and uncertainties, including those set forth in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Castlight's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2021 , which are on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov The information contained in this document is provided only as of the date hereof, and no party undertakes any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, except as required by law. Important additional information will be filed with the SEC The tender offer for the outstanding shares of common stock of Castlight has commenced. This communication is for informational purposes only and is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell shares of Castlight common stock, nor is it a substitute for the tender offer materials that Vera and its acquisition subsidiary will file with the SEC upon commencement of the tender offer. Vera has filed a tender offer statement on Schedule TO with the SEC, and Castlight will file a solicitation/recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9 with respect to the offer. THE TENDER OFFER STATEMENT (INCLUDING AN OFFER TO PURCHASE, A RELATED LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL AND OTHER OFFER DOCUMENTS) AND THE SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT (AS EACH MAY BE AMENDED OR SUPPLEMENTED FROM TIME TO TIME) CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT SHOULD BE READ CAREFULLY AND CONSIDERED BY CASTLIGHT'S STOCKHOLDERS BEFORE ANY DECISION IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO THE TENDER OFFER. Both the tender offer statement and the solicitation/recommendation statement will be mailed to Castlight's stockholders free of charge. A free copy of the tender offer statement and the solicitation/recommendation statement will also be made available to all stockholders of Castlight by contacting investor relations at [emailprotected] In addition, the tender offer statement, the related letter of transmittal and certain other tender offer documents and the solicitation/recommendation statement (and all other documents filed with the SEC) will be available for free at www.sec.gov upon filing with the SEC. In addition to these documents Castlight files annual, quarterly and current reports and other information with the SEC, which are also available for free at www.sec.gov In addition, the solicitation/recommendation statement and the other documents filed by Castlight with the SEC will be available for free at ir.castlighthealth.com. CASTLIGHT'S STOCKHOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ THE SCHEDULE TO AND THE SCHEDULE 14D-9 CAREFULLY, AS EACH MAY BE AMENDED OR SUPPLEMENTED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BEFORE THEY MAKE ANY DECISION WITH RESPECT TO THE TENDER OFFER, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND THE PARTIES THERETO, AS WELL AS IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT HOLDERS OF SHARES OF CASTLIGHT COMMON STOCK SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE MAKING ANY DECISION REGARDING TENDERING THEIR SHARES. Castlight stockholders will be able to obtain the tender offer statement on Schedule TO (including the Offer to Purchase, a related Letter of Transmittal and other offer materials) and the related solicitation/recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9 at no charge on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov In addition, the tender offer statement on Schedule TO (including the Offer to Purchase, a related Letter of Transmittal and other offer materials) and the related solicitation/recommendation statement on Schedule 14D-9 may be obtained free of charge from D.F. King & Co., Inc., 48 Wall Street, 22nd Floor, New York, New York 10005, Telephone Number (800) 591-8263. SOURCE Vera Whole Health

1640186019 Swedish company creates under-the-skin microchip to carry Covid passports in user's arms Swedish startup Epicenter has created an under-the-skin microchip to carry Covid passports in the users arms. At the beginning of December, Sweden enacted new rules requiring individuals to have a passport at all events with more than 100 people. Following that announcement, the number of people who got microchips inserted under their skin rose: around 6,000 people in Sweden have so far had a chip inserted in their hands. Epicenters Hannes Sjblad said: Right now it is very convenient to have Covid passport always accessible on your implant. Sign up to our free newsletters by

Share by Email Leigh Ann Barney, president and CEO of Trilogy Health Services Senior living operator Trilogy Health Services has begun offering its approximately 17,000 employees and their dependents a one-source, full-service discount pharmacy benefit through its proprietary pharmacy, the company announced Monday. Employees who are enrolled in health insurance provided by Trilogy are eligible for medication delivery, automatic refill services, lower copays, and 24/7 access to a pharmacist. Services will be provided by Synchrony Pharmacy, Trilogy provider PCA Pharmacys expansion into employee-centered pharmacy services. Pandemic conditions have made it harder for Trilogys workers to access their medications, Leigh Ann Barney, president and CEO, told McKnights. This spurred the operator to fast track an employee pharmacy idea that already was in the works, she said. The convenience of mail-order ensures that our employees get what they need, when they need it, at a reduced cost, Barney said. Plus, theyre receiving information about wellness benefits that directly apply to them. To encourage employees to take an active role in their health, personalized educational information in the form of postcards and other printed materials will be sent along with medications, the company said. If an employee is currently receiving insulin for diabetes, for example, they will also receive educational materials regarding Virta, a program Trilogy offers thats been proven to reverse type 2 diabetes. By providing our own, in-house pharmacy services to our employees, we can ensure the quality of the products and support we provide, Barney said. Another key benefit of the program for employees is the availability of a single source for accessing maintenance and specialty medications, said Joe Whitt, chief operating officer of PCA Pharmacy, which operates under Synchrony Health Service. Long waits at retail pharmacies can become a thing of the past, along with the anxiety that accompanies utilizing multiple sources for your prescriptions, he said. Weve made the process as simple as possible, and were offering cost savings, as well. Topics:

Free Report ) , has been undertaking a number of measures to drive growth, even amid the coronavirus outbreak. The company has been speeding up its long-term supply-chain efforts to ensure that it is able to manage the expected growth in the next few years. To this end, Medifast is focused on optimizing and increasing capacity by strengthening its network of co-manufacturers. This is likely to help the company meet 2021 demand and provide it a manufacturing capacity of $2 billion. Further, the company is expanding its distribution network via expansions in existing facilities, along with building on current 3PL relationships and alliances to set up a distribution system, which is in line with its manufacturing capacity. Apart from these, Medifast is focused on making technological investments, as part of which it opened a new technology center in Utah in 2020 beginning. We note that OPTAVIA coaches have been focused on utilizing technology, including the companys own app-based platforms, along with social media channels and field-led training platforms. Gains from these efforts were witnessed in the first quarter. Certainly, Medifasts focus on the development of a digital-first approach seems to be yielding results. The companys constant investments in digital tools, as well as in its new, fully integrated mobile apps are likely to enhance the connection between clients and coaches. All said, we believe that the relevance of the companys offerings amid an environment where consumers are choosing health and wellness options are likely to continue working well. Zacks Names Single Best Pick to Double From thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all. You know this company from its past glory days, but few would expect that its poised for a monster turnaround. Fresh from a successful repositioning and flush with A-list celeb endorsements, it could rival or surpass other recent Zacks Stocks Set to Double like Boston Beer Company which shot up +143.0% in a little more than 9 months and Nvidia which boomed +175.9% in one year. Go Deeper With Exclusive Zacks Research Normally $25 each - click below to receive one report FREE:

ISSTD Expands Its Member Benefits with EthosCE [December 07, 2020] ISSTD Expands Its Member Benefits with EthosCE FOREST HILL, Md., Dec. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Since 2014, The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) has used CadmiumCDs myCadmium Event Management Platformto collect, manage, and share content for its annual and regional conferences and trade shows. Today, ISSTD expands its capabilities by bringing on CadmiumCD sister company, EthosCE, as its Learning Management System for all continuing education programs. ISSTDs annual and regional conferences are only one facet of their organizations continuing education activities, says Raja Venkata, EthosCE Director of Client Services. EthosCE adds to ISSTDs capabilities by enabling them to deliver year-round education to their members. The addition of EthosCEto their current technology stack empowers ISSTD to manage and deliver the following: A personalized, intuitive learning dashboard Mobile grand rounds/RSS attendance tracking Persistent transcript records of all completed activities regardless of the year Support for unlimited credit types - Personalized learner transcripts, credit tracking and certificates Live event management Robust assessment instruments ACCME compliant PARS nd JA-PARS reporting When parent company, Symphony Technology Group (STG) announced the acquisition of EthosCE William Chisholm, co-founder and Managing Partner of STG, said, The acquisitions of EthosCE and CadmiumCD mark the beginning of a very exciting journey for STG and the two companies. Our vision is to create a purpose-built software platform for association, healthcare, life sciences and university customers to help them manage various continuing education, professional development and learning activities, events and content for their members. ISSTDs implementation of both CadmiumCD and EthosCE platforms is yet another step toward this vision of a unified software platform for education management. About CadmiumCD CadmiumCD is an event management software company with more than 20 years of experience providing solutions for Meeting Planners, Exhibition Organizers, Education Directors, and Attendees. The companys award-winning platform is trusted by more than 3,500 meeting professionals worldwide to collect, manage and share content to all event stakeholders. For more information, visit

2017: 11,036 845 2018: 9.764 839 More than half of consumer complaints to the Attorney Generals Office ultimately are resolved though a mediation process in which both the consumer and the business must agree to take part. Still, the Consumer Protection Divisions chief, Assistant Attorney General Linda Conti, said a sharp increase in calls over the past few years has created a backlog of complaints that forces some consumers to wait months for a resolution. What really is stressful is that once somebodys case gets accepted for mediation, it sits in a queue for several weeks before someone has a chance to get to it, Conti said. We would like to recruit some more volunteer mediators to come in and pick up some of the slack to move the cases faster. Calls to the division nearly doubled from 2012 to 2015 and have remained consistently high since then, with only a slight decrease in 2018. In 2012, the office received about 6,800 calls, but the number of calls exceeded 10,000 in 2013 and grew to nearly 13,000 in 2015 before dropping back down to about 9,800 in 2018, the most recent year available. Conti said she doesnt know why the call volume has increased so much, and that it may simply be a result of the division installing a newer phone system that can accommodate more calls. Only about 10 percent of calls result in a formal complaint that is placed in the queue for mediation. For example, the division opened about 800 cases for mediation in 2012, 1,100 cases in 2015 and 850 cases in 2018. The division has a staff of three lawyers and five supervisors, but it relies entirely on volunteers to mediate consumer complaints. Conti said it is actively recruiting more mediators to reduce the backlog. The fact that businesses must agree to mediation gives Maines complaint resolution system less authority than in states where companies are required to participate. One Maine consumer who filed a complaint in the spring said the office was forced to close his case simply because the business in question refused to respond. The Attorney Generals Office can and does prosecute businesses that it deems to have broken the law, but only a small percentage of cases end up in court, with mixed results. Even when the state wins a case, it doesnt necessarily mean the victims get their money back, because businesses often file for bankruptcy or drag out the legal process for years. For example, the office filed a lawsuitWednesday against the now-defunct Castle Builders of Union, which is accused of taking money from nearly 150 homeowners for shoddy and incomplete construction work. But the chances of squeezing restitution out of the former company and its owners are slim, since they filed for both corporate and personal bankruptcy protection shortly after the office began its investigation. THE USUAL SUSPECTS Major retail chains, satellite and cable TV providers, phone and internet companies, car dealerships, furniture showrooms and a mail-order fulfillment business top the list of companies in Maine that have received the greatest number of consumer complaints to the state Attorney Generals Office over the past decade. The top five recipients of consumer complaints in Maine are all retailers or TV, internet and phone service providers, with Sears sitting in the No. 1 spot, followed by DirecTV and its parent company AT&T, Best Buy, Home Depot and Charter Communications/Spectrum (formerly Time Warner Cable), according to data obtained from the Consumer Protection Division. The ranking is based on formal written complaints to the division received between Jan. 1, 2009, and Dec. 31, 2018. During the 10-year period, Sears received 384 formal complaints, DirecTV and AT&T received a total of 279, Best Buy received 234, Home Depot received 173 and Charter Communications/Spectrum and its predecessor Time Warner Cable received 165. Formal complaints are those accepted for mediation by the division and are one step beyond the initial complaint call. Other companies that have received a relatively large volume of complaints over the past decade include Lowes, Walmart, Dish Network, Verizon and Ship-Right Solutions a South Portland company that offers order fulfillment and other services to dozens of different online product sellers on a contract basis. The most common consumer complaint against retailers in Maine is that a company failed to honor the states implied warranty law, which requires retailers to repair or replace products with major manufacturing defects discovered within four years of their purchase, Conti said. Other common complaints involve billing disputes with service providers, undisclosed problems in used cars and deposits for construction or repair work that was performed incorrectly or not performed at all, she said. One problem the division faces is that changes in federal law have eroded consumer protections regarding terms-of-service agreements, making it harder for states to pursue complaints involving contractual disputes. The whole law of contracts has really changed for the worse for consumers, and for the better for big, national businesses, Conti said. We used to think that a contract was a meeting of the minds between two people, the buyer and the seller, but now these contracts are very one-sided. Theyre drafted by the cellphone company or the credit card company, and theyre presented to the consumer on a take-it-or-leave-it basis. Michael Pander volunteers his time as a consumer complaints mediator at the Office of the Attorney Generals Consumer Protection Division. The office is seeking more mediators to help with a backlog of complaints. Staff photo by Jill Brady Buy this Photo Consumer Protection Division volunteer mediator Michael Pander, a retired police detective and licensed hostage negotiator, said its no coincidence that retailers and utilities businesses with high rates of customer interaction receive the greatest number of complaints. Its inevitable that a small percentage of all business transactions will lead to customer dissatisfaction, he said. Pander, who has mediated more than 400 consumer complaints, said its wrong to assume the business is always at fault. A common scenario he has witnessed involves a well-meaning business doing something that makes a customer unhappy, and then the customer reacting in a combative manner that causes the business owner or manager to become unable or unwilling to work out a resolution. Oftentimes, the consumer has muddied the waters by the style of their reaction to the business, Pander said. Therefore, part of a mediators job is to calm the parties down, bring them back to the facts of the complaint and get both sides thinking about a reasonable resolution, he said. Pander has been quite successful at it, having personally recovered more than $500,000 in voluntary settlements from businesses on behalf of consumers. NO REPLY, NO CASE Under Maine law, businesses are not required to participate in the mediation process offered

ORCL )) and its free cash flow also makes it an accretive target. And in spite of the recent outperformance versus other tech stocks, Box's valuation continues to be very appealing. At current share prices near $27, Box trades at a market cap of $4.06 billion. After we net off the $586.3 million of cash and $367.5 million of debt on Box's most recent balance sheet, the company's resulting enterprise value is $3.84 billion. Meanwhile, for the upcoming fiscal year FY23 (the year for Box ending in January 2023), the company has guided to a revenue range of $990-996 million, representing a 13-14% y/y growth range (the high end of the range would imply slight acceleration versus 13% y/y growth in FY22). Box outlook (Box Q4 earnings release) Against the midpoint of this revenue outlook, Box trades at just 3.8x EV/FY23 revenue. Even after the recent correction, few tech stocks trade at low single-digit multiples like Box does, and this low multiple is what has shielded Box from an overt correction like many of its peers. It continues to offer a huge margin of safety as we move ahead into 2022. Stay long here - while Box may not deliver the exciting "casino" gains that many recent IPOs have (unless, of course, an acquisition offer pops up), I think it will continue to be a consistent outperformer. Q4 download Let's now go through Box's latest fourth-quarter results in greater detail. The Q4 earnings summary is shown below: Box Q4 results (Box Q4 earnings release) Box's revenue in Q4 grew 17% y/y to $233.4 million, beating Wall Street's expectations of $228.6 million (+15% y/y) by a two-point margin. Even more of note is the fact that Box's revenue growth has accelerated for the third straight quarter, as shown in the chart below: Box revenue growth trends (Box Q4 investor presentation) Not long ago, Box had been growing in the single-digits, and now, its revenue growth has accelerated three points quarter-over-quarter to the high teens. Box chalks up its recent outperformance to a recent tilt toward multi-product deals, which it is achieving through its rebranded "Box Suite" offering. More and more enterprise customers are buying multiple solutions, which has driven net revenue retention rates in Q4 to 111%, up from 109% in Q3. Also, the total number of deals worth >$100k in FY22 grew 25% y/y, while the company also landed 83 Box Suites deals in Q4 worth >$100k, up 51% y/y. 35% of Box's revenue is now coming from Box Suites customers, up from 24% in the year-ago Q4. This is an illustration of how Box is approaching its growth. Though it still does continue to land new customers, the file storage sector is no longer quite a greenfield territory in which most companies have already chosen their preferred collaboration and storage solution. Instead, Box is focused on adding premium features and additional products to its existing platform, which so far has succeeded. Here's some helpful commentary from CEO Aaron Levie's prepared remarks on the Q4 earnings callthat highlight the traction of recently-released products: As I stated earlier, in FY '22 we advanced major parts of the entire content life cycle, most notably with the global launch of Box Line in the fall. Since this launch, we have announced new and enhanced capabilities, integrations and developer tools around Box Sign. These new capabilities include workflow features that automate processes once a document has been executed and APIs that power e-signatures in third-party and custom applications. With these new capabilities, Box Sign can now power even more advanced signature-based processes, helping customers move more of their transactions to the cloud. We are pleased with our customer adoption and use of Box Sign and fourth quarter customers include a leading provider of insurance services throughout the Americas that expanded their use of Box Sign with a six-figure Box Sign API deal in Q4 adding unlimited access to Box Sign for their processes [...] As we look forward into FY '23 and beyond, we will continue to double down on the product capabilities and investments that add more value to our customers and expand Box's total addressable market. In FY '23, we're going to advance our content cloud by building capabilities to power the full life cycle of content, focusing on our three core differentiators, a frictionless security and compliance, seamless collaboration and workflow and an open platform that's integrated into every application." Box didn't neglect profitability either. Economies of scale have ramped up Box's pro forma gross margin by 190bps to 75.1%, while the company has also managed to reduce operating expenses as a percentage of revenue by 100bps. The net result is a 21% pro forma operating margin, up three points from 18% in the year-ago Q4. Box margin trends (Box Q4 investor presentation) As previously mentioned, Box's primary metric for balancing growth and profitability is revenue growth + FCF margin. In FY22, the company achieved 33% (13% revenue growth plus 20% FCF margin), which was seven points higher than FY21 and twenty points higher than FY20. It's aiming for a 37% revenue + FCF target in FY23 (which incorporates a slightly stepped-up rate of investment into go-to-market capacity especially in international markets), which is higher than its original 35% outlook, and hopes to hit 40% by FY24. Box annual growth + FCF progress (Box Q4 investor presentation) Key takeaways I continue to view Box as a low-risk, guilt-free way of maintaining your exposure to the tech/SaaS sector during a very volatile market. Box is demonstrating progress on all fronts: revenue growth, product development, margin expansion, and free cash flow. Stay long here. For a live pulse of how tech stock valuations are moving, as well as exclusive in-depth ideas and direct access to Gary Alexander, subscribe to the . Highly curated focus list has consistently netted winning trades of 40%+. This article was written by

Updated Oct. 17 Krista Postai Krista Postai, President and CEO of Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, said they expanding services. Mercy Hospital announced in October 2018 that they would be closing December 2018. Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd. CHC/SEK then assumed responsibilities, securing physicians and staff to provide a clinic to the community at the Mercy Hospital site, 401 Woodland Hills Blvd. The CHC/SEK is currently planning to build a new facility on the Horton Street side of the former Mercy Hospital site. CHC/SEK will be building a facility on Horton, just west of the former Mercy Hospital building. We have selected an architect for our new Fort Scott clinic, Postai said. Its Zingre and Associates from Ft. Scott and we are in the midst of designing the new facility. We only have a two-year lease for our current space which Mercy clearly indicated is not renewable, Postai said. We knew from the beginning that we would have to build a new clinic, which weve shared publically to the various groups weve talked with, including the city and county. To help make our startup affordable in Ft. Scott and give us time to plan, Mercy discounted the rent amount for us and everyone in there, which is greatly appreciated. Overhead (electricity, gas, etc.) is extremely expensive in the existing space, as is ongoing maintenance on the building, Postai said. So there is no way we could assume the financial burden of a 177,000 sq. ft. building that is only being minimally utilized. Others who have evaluated ownership of the building came to the same conclusion. We know Mercy recognizes that and have evaluated options including demolition although, to my knowledge, no final decision has been reached. CHC/SEK is planning on expanding its services to include dental care, mental health care, a womens center, more accessible pharmacy, etc. which cant be accomplished in the existing space we now occupy without a major investment in renovation in a building with a uncertain future, Postai said. Our model of care also supports integration of services. For example, children coming in for their well child check may also have a visit with the dentist or someone struggling to manage their diabetes may meet with a therapist or a patient educator as part of their medical visit. Numerous support staff also coordinate care or work with special populations (e.g. expectant mothers) which requires space within the clinic. So, were working with our Ft. Scott staff to determine what they want and need in a new building built specifically to support our one-stop approach or, as our vision says, Healthcare The Way It Should Be.' In addition, CHC/SEK also will assume responsibility of Mercys clinic in Columbus in January 2020, Postai said. We will be combining our existing Columbus clinic with Mercys clinic, Postai said. Mercy will continue to manage the hospital in Columbus which is owned by the city. Postai said CHC/SEK is also extending its reach into Oklahoma. CHC/SEK was one of 77 health centers in the U.S. to receive grants to open new health centers and we will be doing so in Miami and Wyandotte, Oklahoma, she said. Our center in Miami is currently operated by Mercy who asked us if we would assume responsibility and we agreed to do so. The one in Wyandotte is in a school and will primarily serve the students, their families and school staff. We will have the clinics open before the end of the year. The organization is also working to secure future doctors for the area, and former Mercy Hospital CEO Reta Baker was selected to administer the program to do just that. Reta Baker is now CHC/SEKs Vice President of Clinical Education, with the office located in Pittsburg. We also are working with the University of Kansas School of Medicine to establish a family practice residency program in southeast Kansas, Postai said. To provide administrative oversight of this program and all of our clinical education students is Reta Baker, former hospital CEO in Ft. Scott. She has been named VP/Clinical Education and her office is located in CHC/SEKs system office in Pittsburg. With all the outreach activity of CHC/SEK, We are nearing 500 full-time employees, Postai said. Here is the list of CHS/SEK outreach from Krista Postai: Crawford County: Our main clinic in Pittsburg plus a dental-only clinic downtown and we just opened a school-based health center in Pittsburg High School. A mobile medical van goes daily to the middle school and elementary schools. We also have the clinic in Arma. Cherokee County we have a clinic in Baxter Springs and Columbus. Bourbon County we have Walk-in Care and the main Ft. Scott clinic. Linn County we have clinics in Mound City and Pleasanton. Labette County we have a clinic in Parsons. Montgomery County we have a clinic in Independence and three in Coffeyville a main clinic, one in the elementary school and one in the middle/high school. Allen County we have a clinic in Iola. We will be opening two clinics in Ottawa County, OK in December one in Miami and one in the Wyandotte Schools. We also employ nurses in multiple schools, as well as behavioral health specialists throughout the region. CHCSEK offices are located at 3011 N. Michigan, Pittsburg, KS 66762. The phone number is 620-235-1867. The CHC/SEK Clinic in Fort Scotts number is 223-8040. Share this:

Nothing Ear 1 TWS Earbuds Price Revealed, Set to Debut With Active Noise Cancellation Nothing Ear 1 TWS Earbuds Price Revealed, Set to Debut With Active Noise Cancellation Nothing Ear 1 TWS earbuds will take on the likes of Googles Pixel Buds A-Series and Samsungs Galaxy Buds Live at the GBP 99 price tag. By Jagmeet Singh| Updated: 6 July 2021 18:17 IST Photo Credit: Nothing Nothing Ear 1 TWS earbuds are teased to feature a transparent design Highlights Nothing Ear 1 TWS earbuds global pricing has been revealed The company is yet to announce Ear 1s price in India Nothing Ear 1 TWS earbuds will be first of 3 products from the company Nothing Ear 1 TWS earbuds price has been revealed after much anticipation and a slew of early teasers. The venture owned by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei on Tuesday informed Gadgets 360 that its Ear 1 true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds will offer active noise cancellation (ANC) at a global price tag of GBP 99 (roughly Rs. 10,200). The earbuds are already teased to have a transparent design that would be aimed to counter Apple AirPods. Alongside the availability planned for markets including the US and UK, the Nothing Ear 1 earbuds are also set to debut in India. Nothing Ear 1 price The Nothing Ear 1TWS earbuds from Nothing will be available with a global price tag of GBP 99 that makes them sit alongside Google Pixel Buds A-Seriesand Samsung Galaxy Buds Live However, the pricing is certainly lower than the 2nd-generation AirPodsthat are available in the UK with a regular charging case at GBP 159 (roughly Rs. 16,400). Nothinghas not yet revealed the India pricing of the Ear 1 earbuds. But nonetheless, the London-based company is likely to reveal those details in the coming days considering its interest in the Indian market so far. Nothing Ear 1 features Alongside the global price, Nothing revealed that the Ear 1 TWS earbuds would come with ANC support using three high-definition microphones. Carl Pei stated in his interviewwith TechCrunch that the earbuds will be similar feature-wise to AirPods Pro, which are at GBP 249 (roughly Rs. 25,700). OnePlus Co-Founder Carl Peis Nothing to Launch Its TWS Earbuds on July 27 Nothing Ear 1 TWS earbuds will be the first of three products that the company has in the works, TechCrunch reports. The earbuds are teased to have a transparent designthat is claimedto be the sole reason behind the delay in their launch

EMPWR, the UAE-based organisation behind the Middle Easts first mental health magazine, has announced the regions first-ever wellness programme for entrepreneurs. Named the Peace & Purpose Programme, EMPWRs new initiative has been developed in partnership with the Universities of Canadas Entrepreneurship Center. The three-phase programme has been developed meticulously to give participants long-term benefits. Unwind, the first stage which commenced on March 3rd, included a weekend getaway, meet-and-greet sessions and mindful activities. The ensuing Delve and Revive phases will equip entrepreneurs with the right tools, knowledge, and outlook to invigorate their lives and aspirations. Spanning three months, the program will engage participants on a hybrid model of online interactions and offline meetups in different, interesting locations. After EMPWRs joint research with Microsoft for Startups and WAMDA, the grim findings led me to a path of compassion and consideration towards entrepreneurs mental wellbeing. The Peace & Purpose program is the culmination of this path. My deepest gratitude to the University of Canadas Entrepreneurship Center for joining hands for this righteous cause, said Ally Salama, Founder of EMPWR. A Forbes-30-Under-30-famed social entrepreneur, keynote speaker and podcaster, Ally Salama is a name synonymous with mental health advocacy in the Middle East. His work was recognized in Harvards Top 7 Impactful Social Initiatives in 2019, and by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Federation for Mental Health. He has continued his wellness drive through his Empathy Always Wins podcast, which is Apples #1 in the Youth Leadership category. Consistent with Allys words are the findings from the joint research: Startup founders and entrepreneurs in the region were twice as likely to face depression and related issues than other sections; 35.9 per cent of founders rated their mental health as bad. The situation is equally dire across the globe, with other studies suggesting that 30 per cent of startups fail due to the emotional state of founders, 8 per cent fail due to founder burnouts, and 13 per cent fail because founders lose focus. The general perception on entrepreneurs is that they are go-getters who are impervious to all the curveballs that life throws at us. In contrast, however, entrepreneurs find themselves increasingly facing mental health struggles. Understanding that the solution must be holistic, we have devised a program that will involve professional psychologists as much as, say, hikers. To all the entrepreneurs joining us, Id like to say one thing: We will break the cycle, added Ally Salama. Staying true to his intention of providing holistic, life-cycle support, Ally Salama has promised to continue his association with the participants beyond the program, through monthly meetups and within a community platform for entrepreneurs. The community platform, aimed at creating a safe space, promoting best practices, and facilitating access to resources for startup founders and entrepreneurs, was launched recently by Ally Salama on the sidelines of the STEP Conference. The dedicated programme and platform for entrepreneurs come on the back of EMPWRs bid to drive mental wellbeing in the Mena region through a multi-pronged approach of partnering with both private and public entities. Its partnership with Sharjah Capability Development (Tatweer) for the launch of Wathba, a mental wellbeing and leadership development program focused on youth, is perhaps a good case in point. But, taking nothing for granted, Ally Salama maintains that he is only getting started, that the best is yet to come. Copyright 2022 Khaleej Times. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).

8.91 to 11.00 Per Day Sector: Healthcare & Medical, Support Workers Job Type: Apply for this job now Job Description Radis Community Care have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our team based in Nottingham. We are recruiting for a number of postcode areas, including: NG2, NG3, NG4, NG5, NG6, NG7, NG8, NG11, NG12, NG13, NG16 About Radis Radis Community Care is a well-established and successful family run care company which has been delivering high quality care and support in excess of 30 Local Authorities in England and Wales. The role of Radis is to provide outcome focused, re-enabling care for a range of Service Users including the elderly and for people with physical and/or learning disabilities. The care provided is client-centred and ranges from brief daily visits to 24-hour live-in care and can either be short or long-term. About the role As a Community Care Worker, you will provide a Care to service users living independently in their own homes, that is flexible and responsive to their needs. This can include assisting them with daily living tasks, personal care and hygiene, light meal preparation and domestic tasks and medication. Benefits for the Role Mileage Allowance for Cars & Bikes Induction Framework Qualification Full or Part time hours available NEST Pension

Full Time Consultant Psychiatrist Community Rehabilitation We are delighted to invite applications for a Consultant Psychiatrist for our new Ealing Community Rehabilitation Service. This new service has been created as part of recent service developments in which West London NHS Trust have re-defined and extended their specialist psychosis rehabilitation services. The services aim to help change trajectories for those who have traditionally been high users of acute psychiatric services and to improve both their levels of clinical symptomatology and their levels of functioning and social inclusion. Our new Community rehabilitation teams (as part of the ICP) have excellent links with housing, LA, social care and range of VCSE organisations. These teams are holistic and holds a bio-psycho-social and trauma informed understanding of service users rehabilitation needs. The team has a full multidisciplinary membership and promotes a positive approach to recovery and aims to reduce the need for admissions. The multi-disciplinary teams will offer support in the least restrictive environment with the aim of helping people progress from more intensive inpatient or housing support through to greater independent living. The team will engender a multi-agency approach to recovery with a strong focus on engaging service users with local community and third sector organisations. The team will also support the repatriation of people currently placed out of area for rehabilitation. The teams will provide specialist substance use support to inform overall care planning and develop strong connections with community substance use services. The post-holder will have experience of working with people with a history of severe and enduring mental health problems and will hold a positive and optimistic understanding of recovery journeys. Ideally you will have a keen interest in change management and service delivery. There are numerous opportunities for training or to attend specialist events. For further details / informal visits contact: Dr Julia Renton, Clinical Director, Email address; [email protected] or Telephone number; 07973800923 In order to apply for the role, please click the apply button. Closing date: 20 April2021 More searches like this

Policy coverage 25 We scored providers on the total coverage they offer with each policy in addition to their annual coverage limits, treatments, procedures, conditions, and the types of coverage plans available. Monthly premiums 20 We scored companies on their pricing for both dogs and cats, with the most affordable companies receiving the most points in this category. Plan customization 15 We scored companies based on how many options they provide to customers to help them customize their plans and premiums. Companies with more deductibles, reimbursement rates, annual limits, and add-on options scored higher than those with fewer options. Trustworthiness 15 We rated each company's trustworthiness based on their ratings from the Better Business Bureau (BBB), years of experience, and available money-back guarantees. Customer experience 10 This factor is scored based on the resources provided by each pet insurance company. Providers that offer a mobile app, 24/7 vet helpline, customer chat service, an online portal for claims and account management, and an easy online quote tool received more points than providers without these resources. Waiting period 10 Each company has a dedicated waiting period for accidents, illnesses, and orthopedic conditions that starts when you sign up for your policy. Companies with shorter waiting periods scored higher in this category since they provide faster service than companies with long waiting periods. Eligibility 5 We scored companies on each eligible species they cover, such as dogs, cats, and exotic animals, and awarded points to companies that didn't have an age limit on pets. Our research process involves an analysis of each company's policies, including the following: Reviewing the fine print in each contract Reading more than 100 customer reviews for each provider to learn about common praises and complaints from existing customers Requesting a quote from each company to compare monthly premiums for various species and breeds of pets Simulating the customer experience, including the initial website visit, sign-up, and claims filing Diving into the history of each company to learn about its reputation and experience Frequently Asked Questions About ASPCA Pet Health Insurance What are the benefits of ASPCA Pet Health Insurance? Vet bills can put a serious dent in your wallet, with many emergencies costing over $1,000. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance can help guarantee your pet gets the medical attention it needs and prevent you from paying for expensive vet bills out of pocket. It also provides coverage for procedures that aren't typically covered by competitors, such as microchip implantation and behavioral treatments. Is ASPCA Pet Health Insurance worth it? If you're looking for a pet insurance provider that has a mobile app and a variety of educational online resources for pet parents, ASPCA Pet Health Insurance may be a good option. The company is also a good choice for pet owners who want coverage for microchipping and behavioral treatments since this coverage isn't typically provided by other pet insurance companies. If you want more plan variety, consider Spotfor its customizable plan options and five deductible choices. If you want a pet insurance company that offers more affordable plans and discounts, Embracemay be a better choice. Is ASPCA Pet Health Insurance related to the ASPCA non-profit organization? ASPCA Pet Health Insurance isn't related to the ASPCA non-profit organizationit simply pays royalties to ASPCA to use its name and logo. Close this dialog window

Company In last trading session, R1 RCM Inc. (NASDAQ:RCM) saw 0.83 million shares changing hands with its beta currently measuring 0.81. Companys recent per share price level of $23.29 trading at -$0.07 or -0.30% at ring of the bell on the day assigns it a market valuation of $6.29B. That closing price of RCMs stock is at a discount of -34.31% from its 52-week high price of $31.28 and is indicating a premium of 19.67% from its 52-week low price of $18.71. Taking a look at companys average trading volume of 1.03 million if we extend that period to 3-months. R1 RCM Inc. (NASDAQ:RCM) trade information Upright in the red during last session for losing -0.30%, in the last five days RCM remained trading in the green while hitting its week-highest on Tuesday, 02/01/22 when the stock touched $23.29 price level, adding 2.8% to its value on the day. R1 RCM Inc.s shares saw a change of -8.63% in year-to-date performance and have moved 4.35% in past 5-day. R1 RCM Inc. (NASDAQ:RCM) showed a performance of -2.39% in past 30-days. R1 RCM Inc. (RCM) estimates and forecasts Statistics highlight that R1 RCM Inc. is scoring comparatively lower than the scores of other players of the relevant industry. The company added 11.97% of value to its shares in past 6 months, showing an annual growth rate of -785.71% while that of industry is 6.20. Apart from that, the company came lowering its revenue forecast for fiscal year 2022. The company is estimating its revenue growth to decrease by -60.00% in the current quarter and calculating 104.20% increase in the next quarter. This year revenue growth is estimated to rise 16.10% from the last financial years standing. 8 industry analysts have given their estimates about the companys current quarter revenue by setting an average figure of $399.52 million for the same. And 3 analysts are in estimates of company making revenue of $408.8 million in the next quarter that will end on Mar 2022. Company posted $328.4 million and $342.6 million of sales in current and next quarters respectively a year earlier. Analysts are expecting this quarter sales to grow by 21.70% while estimating it to be 19.30% for the next quarter. Weighing up companys earnings over the past 5-year and in the next 5-year periods, we find the company posting an annual earnings growth rate of 18.20% during past 5 years. In 2022, companys earnings growth rate is likely to be around 448.00% while estimates for its earnings growth in next 5 years are of 25.00%. RCM Dividends R1 RCM Inc. is more likely to be releasing its next quarterly report between February 16 and February 21 and investors are confident in the company announcing better current-quarter dividends despite the fact that it has been facing issues arising out of mounting debt. R1 RCM Inc. (NASDAQ:RCM)s Major holders Insiders are in possession of 1.16% of companys total shares while institution are holding 92.48 percent of that, with stock having share float percentage of 93.57%. Investors also watch the number of corporate investors in a company very closely, which is 92.48% institutions for R1 RCM Inc. that are currently holding shares of the company. Blackrock Inc. is the top institutional holder at RCM for having 17.97 million shares of worth $395.61 million. And as of Sep 29, 2021, it was holding 16.31% of the companys outstanding shares. The second largest institutional holder is Vanguard Group, Inc. (The), which was holding about 13.13 million shares on Sep 29, 2021. The number of shares represents firms hold over 11.91% of outstanding shares, having a total worth of $288.89 million. >> 7 Top Picks for the Post-Pandemic Economy << On the other hand, Growth Fund Of America Inc and Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund are the top two Mutual Funds which own companys shares. As of Sep 29, 2021, the former fund manager was holding 4.0 million shares of worth $88.07 million or 3.63% of the total outstanding shares. The later fund manager was in possession of 3.94 million shares on Sep 29, 2021, making its stake of worth around $86.72 million in the company or a holder of 3.57% of companys stock. Tags:

Comments Share: Recreational pot shops are opening outside the Michigan industrys Ann Arbor epicenter. On Feb. 13, Green Peak Innovations opened its second adult-use store in the state with a White Cloud location. With proximity to Grand Rapids and an enthusiastic local community and government, we are thrilled to offer recreational products to customers throughout the area, said Green Peak co-founder and CEO Jeff Radway. Green Peak, a vertically integrated retailer of premium cannabis products, runs medical provisioning centers in Flint, Bay City, Newaygo and Nunica. Only its Ann Arbor and White Cloud sites are licensed to sell recreational cannabis. The Ann Arbor site has seen an influx of customers from Detroit to Indiana since launching adult-use sales in January, according to Green Peak. Its success inspired the cannabis company to plan additional dispensaries in Traverse City, Hazel Park and Lansing. Benzinga's Cannabis Capital Conference returns to Miami Feb. 24-25 with North America's largest B2B cannabis gathering, bringing together capital, cannabis executives, thought leaders and more! We take a measured approach to putting our roots down, looking for communities that are interested in and excited about marijuana, as well as local government partners that are involved and willing to work hand-in-hand with us to ensure the business landscape is managed the right way, Radway said. Not all municipalities are open to cannabis operations, and some have opted out of state licensing. Demand in the state remains , and Green Peak is bound to find willing takers. Related Links:

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Childhood vaccine responses in sub-Saharan Africa depend on geography, age and anemia Acute otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae remains one of the most common infectious diseases worldwide despite widespread vaccination. A major limitation of the currently licensed pneumococcal vaccines is the lack of efficacyagainst mucosal disease manifestations such as acute otitis media, acute bacterial sinusitis and pneumonia. "We sought to generate a novel class of live vaccines that are fully attenuated and retain all major antigenic virulence proteins," Rosch said. "A live vaccine candidate based on deletion of the signal recognition pathway component ftsY induced potent, serotype-independent protection against otitis media, sinusitis, pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease." In studies, the live vaccine induced a strong serum IgG2a and IgG2b response that correlated with CD4+ T-cell mediated class switching. We are excited to develop a vaccine that has the potential to provide a significant benefit to a great number of patients worldwide. St. Jude is a global leader in medical research and a beacon of hope for families all over the world facing serious medical conditions. We are thrilled to add this ground-breaking technology to our development portfolio." Joseph Hernandez, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Water Vaccines Source:

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today unveiled Smart Care Routing TM for health systems, payers and digital health vendors. Smart Care Routing uses AI chat to improve patient experience and engagement for healthcare organizations through virtual triage, digital clinical journey support, and automated patient services navigation. Today, 36% of the U.S. adult population doesn't have a preferred healthcare brand. At the same time, patients expect a fully integrated digital experience. It's more critical than ever that healthcare organizations create memorable, connected patient experiences that build brand loyalty and long-term relationships. To do this well would require unlimited healthcare staffing and an incredibly high degree of accuracy. Clearstep's Smart Care Routing allows patients to check symptoms, view care options, compare prices, and book care online, leveraging Dr. Barton Schmitt's gold standard triage protocols. In multiple clinical accuracy studies, Clearstep has demonstrated a 95% triage accuracy in recommending users to accurate points of care. The company's AI technology and award-winning design is intuitive for patients to use, understands free-text through NLP, and routes patients to the care they need in as few questions as possible. Currently used by leading health systems, payers, digital health providers and other partners including CVS, BayCare Health, HCA Health, Hartford HealthCare and Duly Health & Care, Clearstep's Smart Care Routing includes: Virtual Triage: With Clearstep Virtual Triage, providers can increase the volume and appropriateness of patient care, driving higher revenue and reducing inefficient medical care up to 2x. Virtual Triage covers hundreds of chief complaints and provides patients with an on-demand, seamless path to the care and services they need - including behavioral health and specialty care - within a healthcare organization's network. Patient Services: Clearstep Patient Services takes the burden off call centers by leveraging AI chat to automate non-clinical administrative requests such as prescription refills, bill pay, and finding a physician. Clinical Journeys: Clearstep Clinical Journeys support patients between and after appointments by digitizing follow up and monitoring workflows. Sample workflows include follow-up for COVID-19 positive patients, virtual PCP monitoring, and care mapping for clinical journeys such as prenatal care. In a recent customer deployment at an outpatient-only medical group, the company generated 10x ROI in the first four months, with the product being used 22,000 times to book 3,500 appointments to drive over $350,000 in booked outpatient revenue (one third from new patients). Clearstep Smart Care Routing is offered as a white-label digital asset embedded on customers' web and mobile web assets or accessible by API. It can also be configured for additional, customer-specific, end-to-end patient services and clinical journeys to support any healthcare network. The solution is also interoperable with all major EMR systems. "As patients ourselves, we've all experienced some degree of inefficient, confusing healthcare. We founded Clearstep out of a desire to revolutionize the way patients are able to find and access the right care while enabling healthcare organizations to better leverage advanced digital technologies. Our mission is simple: We believe healthcare should be easy. With Smart Care Routing, we're striving to make it easy for people to access the most useful, clear next steps for health and care," said Adeel Malik, CEO and co-founder, Clearstep Health. About Clearstep Health Clearstep's Smart Care Routing uses AI chat to improve patient experience and engagement for healthcare organizations, helping patients navigate virtual triage, clinical journeys, and administrative patient services. Our solution is used by leading health systems, payers, digital health providers and other partners including CVS, BayCare Health, HCA Health and Duly Health & Care, increasing patient loyalty by 4X, growing new patient revenue, and enabling partners to protect their bottom line. To learn more, visit www.clearstep.health. PR Contact Related Images Image 1: Clearstep's Smart Care Routing Clearstep's Smart Care Routing uses AI chat to improve patient experience and engagement for healthcare organizations, helping patients navigate virtual triage, clinical journeys, and administrative patient services This content was issued through the press release distribution service at Newswire.com Attachment

Technology Today, technology investor Symphony Technology Group completes its acquisition of Kantars Reputation Intelligence business, and with it announces the additional purchases of PRgloo and Onclusive. Together the three businesses merge to create a new global media monitoring, measurement, and workflow management partner for PR and communications. The new standalone company will operate under the name Onclusive reflecting the inclusive and scalable nature of its newly combined offer and its commitment to accelerating investment in tech-powered platforms and solutions. The company builds on the consultative strengths and scale of Europes largest media monitoring and analysis provider, Kantar Reputation Intelligence; UK-based PRgloos media relations and workflow management platform and US-based Onclusives AI technology and data science. Commenting on the new company, Chief Commercial Officer of the newly-formed Onclusive, Petra Masinova explained: Weve always admired each others strengths and weve increasingly teamed up on programmes to help solve clients needs. Today we accelerate our natural evolution to become one company, amplifying our strengths and supporting our clients with leading insights, technology and expertise together under one roof. Dan Beltramo, Chief Innovation Officer of the new Onclusive, also praised the union: Onclusive is a technology and innovation pioneer in media monitoring and analytics while Kantar Reputation Intelligence is a leader in customer service with top-tier European coverage and market-leading insights capabilities. It brings us scale and ambition for global leadership. Samantha Deeks, VP Customer Experience of the new Onclusive added: Building on PRgloos customer-centric design approach, were delighted to work with like-minded industry leaders to build a scalable and agile business; one which actively listens and responds to the needs of its clients as they navigate an increasingly complex communications environment. Managing Director at STG, J.T. Treadwell, said: Last year STG made clear its intention to create a market leading insights and software company through the proposed acquisition of Kantar Reputation Intelligence. Completing that acquisition is a major first step and the additional capabilities brought by Onclusive and PRgloo widen the scope of our commitment to providing best-in-class solutions for PR and Communications teams, both now and in the future. Onclusive will serve more than 9,000 clients, including many of the worlds biggest brands, across 130 markets. The company has over 1,100 employees based in the UK, USA, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Germany and Australia. Marcus Gault, UK & Ireland Managing Director of the new Onclusive continued: Our clients were our matchmakers they told us they wanted one trusted partner to help them access and integrate our combined best-in-class services. We listened and from today Onclusive will help every client from small enterprises to multi-national public and private organisations shape, manage and evaluate their communications strategies.

Smell the gravy: Bisto launches first ads in six years The ad kickstarts the brand's winter campaign. Share Bisto: campaign follows two friends sharing Bisto over the years Bisto has unveiled its first ad in six years as the gravy brand embarks on a 4m ad campaign. The campaign, which breaks on 12 October and will run until March 2022, aims to attract a new generation of customers on the back of Bisto being used in more than one million additional households over the past year, according to the brand. It was created by McCann London, with production by Craft and The Sweet Shop Films. The ad will air during Channel 4's The Great British Bake Off with other activity including Bistos biggest in-store activation to date and a partnership with Global Radio. An evolution of the brands former Togetherness campaign the ad shows a montage of two friends over the years, with the brands gravy at the heart of their meals together. When they grow up, the cycle begins anew as the friends' daughters enjoy the brand. Premier Foods has attributed Bisto's growth to the group's wider success. The company says its products are now being used in 4.5 million more households than they were before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Much of this success is credited to the Bisto Best range, which delivered 30.8% in value growth, with wider category growth at 22%. Savan Sabharwal, marketing controller for Bisto at Premier Foods, said: Our latest campaign will help us continue to strengthen our brand equity and top-of-mind awareness, whilst delivering relevancy and consideration of Bisto Best for a broader repertoire of meals, particularly among a new generation of gravy consumers. A new creative was vital in achieving this and with Christmas this year set to be extra special, the ad is set to really resonate with our target audience. Topics

Comment Ga. city sets minimum EMS standards after dispute with ambulance company Gold Cross EMS ambulances should have a paramedic on board, track available units and perform quality control reviews, Augusta committee says Susan McCord The Augusta Chronicle, Ga. AUGUSTA, Ga. An Augusta Commission subcommittee adopted minimum standards Monday for the city's EMS provider but said the city is hamstrung by its lack of call data. Recommendations from Deputy Fire Chief Shaw Williams, who was serving as interim chief until last week, included the minimum level of ambulances kept in service that includes Augusta's three, which were taken out of service last year. We are dependent on trusting the provider's information and word when it comes to the number of mounting delays and subpar service," Augusta Deputy Fire Chief Shaw Williams said (Photo/Gold Cross EMS) The subcommittee approved a minimum skill level on board the ambulances of advanced medical technician, with a paramedic preferred; developing a system to track the number and location of available units, and to perform periodic quality control reviews. Developing the standards has been a challenge without call data from provider Gold Cross, Williams said. "The lack of data is the most hindering factor in our ability to formulate a reasonable future expectation for our current EMS provider," Williams said in a statement to the subcommittee. "We are dependent on trusting the provider's information and word when it comes to the number of mounting delays and subpar service." Gold Cross has not been allowed to attend the subcommittee meetings and Vice President Steven Vincent said he was not yet aware of its decisions Monday but disagreed with Williams' assessment of its service. Last week, Mayor Pro Tem Bobby Williams said a local judge had contacted him about a long wait for an ambulance, and Commissioner Dennis Williams has cited other delays. The commission and Gold Cross have jousted over EMS service since the Martinez provider bid for and obtained a regional committee's designation as the sole EMS provider for Augusta- Richmond County, giving it exclusive access to all EMS calls. It has been provider for more than 15 years. The city has repeatedly attempted to withhold Gold Cross' city "subsidy" said to cover the cost of unreimbursed care while Gold Cross recently requested to raise the base cost of an EMS response to $1,750. The increase would make up for the 70% of calls Vincent has said Gold Cross is paid $400 or less per call due to Medicaid or Medicare restrictions or people not having insurance. Last year, the city's ambulances responded to 7,292 EMS calls resulting in 4,342 transports, Williams said. Seventy-one percent were covered by Medicaid, Medicare or private insurance, but only received payment for 2,733 transports, he said. Those likely included city employees, who are not billed, while Augusta doesn't send unpaid EMS bills to collections, he said. New Fire Chief Antonio Burden said historical data would reveal more precisely how many ambulances Augusta needs to have in service at different times of day. "That historical data provides you information to make those assessments," he said. The lack of data leaves the city "hamstrung," 911 Director Daniel Dunlap said. Commissioner Ben Hasan, the subcommittee's chairman, said the city's provider should keep eight ambulances in service, bringing the total during peak hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to 11 ambulances. The subcommittee's six commissioners present Monday voted in favor. Commissioner Sammie Sias, who participated by phone, voted no. The subcommittee gave a lot of discussion to how to track the service. Commissioner Dennis Williams said the city needs a process for receiving data from the provider such as the number of EMS responses completed, the nature of the call, its outcome and the amount Gold Cross is able to collect from patients. Sias said the city needs a paramedic or registered nurse to serve as contract administrator, while Commissioner John Clarke said the staffer needed a background in customer service and investigative reports. The commissioners all voted yes to requiring a periodic review, implementing a quality control component, monitoring customer service and response times, including when EMS is at "service level zero," meaning there are no available ambulances. The city would have ready access to call data if it didn't have to route EMS calls to Gold Cross dispatchers, which can add a minute or more to response times, Dunlap said. But eliminating the call transfers would require more staff, new software and agreement by the provider, he said. "I don't see them giving up that," Hasan said. Dunlap said the state is unlikely to take action regarding Augusta's EMS zone based on response times alone but would need other performance-based measures such as health outcomes to do so. The requirements head to the full commission Aug. 3. ___

Health Care Trends Toward Mixed-Use Communities In Pandemics Wake While much has been made about COVID-19s impact on everything from office to retail and hotels, theres one property type thats keenly feeling its effect: the health care sector. Hospitals and medical facilities have fundamentally changed their operations since the pandemic ripped across the nation in early 2020. Sanitization and social-distancing needs became paramount; telemedicine went from fringe to mainstream; and the care of aging patients, especially in areas like Florida with large populations of senior citizens, came front and center. Thats shifting the design of new health care facilities, including projects like Miamis Vertical Medical City Biscayne, which are trending towards mixed-use complexes that fuse health care with accessibility. Developers are experimenting with models where patients dont have to leave their neighborhoods to get the care they need. The trend is driven by the demand among South Floridas many baby-boomer residents for community-based wellness centers that incorporate apartments, condos, medical-grade pharmacies and advanced medical services on the same campus. Some developers are acquiring vacant 50,000- to 60,000-square-foot retail centers for conversion to mixed-use wellness centers. Developer Tabitha Pontes Orlando-based company, Ponte Health Properties, is planning a mixed-use, health care city of the future for Miamis downtown. Vertical Medical City Biscayne, a triple-tower, high-rise complex designed to provide comprehensive health care for people over the age of 60, will combine medical offices, outpatient surgery areas, a life science research component, and a residential component of up to 800 senior-living units that will offer both independent and memory care options. A small on-site hotel would provide short-term recovery from outpatient surgery outside of a hospital setting. Ponte envisions a network of similar projects across the U.S., starting in Florida. The first project, in Orlando, is about to break ground. And Miamis Vertical Medical City Biscayne, which was pushed back a bit by the pandemic, will follow next year. When it comes to new construction, the key is more flexible design options that include adaptive reuse. Location is also critical. By and large, hospitals and single-purpose properties are giving way to more outpatient centers and ambulatory service centers located within the neighborhoods they serve. Interior design changes include finishing floors with porcelain or vinyl tiles, rather than carpets and selecting fabrics that dont absorb moisture. Upgrading air filtration and exhaust systems is critical. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends that large commercial properties upgrade air filters to the highest efficiency possible that is compatible with the system and check the filter fit to minimize filter air bypass. Renovations could also include electronic patient screening at the entrance to medical buildings and monitors that guide patients to individual waiting rooms, eliminating the need for person-to-person contact until the patient enters the doctors office, as well as touch-free innovations, such as doors that open and shut automatically, and lights that turn themselves on and off.

News HANGZHOU, China, Oct 30, 2017 SHINING 3D, the leading company in 3D digitizing and 3D printing industry, teaming up with the world-leading 3D software company Geomagic, has released a full reverse engineering solution. The campaign will allow EinScan handheld 3D scanner users to get access to the advanced Geomagic 3D software for reverse engineering at an affordable price. Starting today and through December 31st, 2017, SHINING 3D is offering a complete reverse engineering solution at a promotional price. Customers can get a combined 20% discount of EinScan handheld scanners and Geomagic software. The combined 20% discount consists of a 10% discount off the original price of scanner and another 10% discount off the original price of software. The software bundle provides the customer with a couple of options, including Geomagic Wrap and Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS. About EinScan-Pro & EinScan-Pro+ EinScan-Pro is a versatile portable handheld 3D scanner of the EinScan series, especially designed to handle all kind of challenging consumer, commercial manufacturing, engineering, design, education and other applications. This multi-functional 3D scanner offers both, portability, and accuracy thanks to its four versatile scanning modes. The EinScan-Pro+, being a professional grade and high-performance handheld 3D scanner, offers a wide scanning range, faster scanning speeds and an enhanced handheld HD scanning mode. It can meet all the requirements of high accuracy and performance, when working with industrial parts, fine objects, and large objects with few geometrical characteristics. Oscar Meza, VP of global sales at SHINING 3D, says: By closely engaging with our customers, SHINING 3D understands their demands for a reliable and complete reverse engineering solution, while maintaining an affordable price. Since our goal is to offer affordable 3D digital solution for more people, SHINING 3D is offering a full reverse engineering solution, which combines leading edge tools at a reasonable price aimed to meet

As craft beer market grows, so do wild flavours A recent report from Goldman Sachs says the low- and no-alcohol (NoLo) beer market in the United States is worth just $580 million in retail sales. The total beer market is more like $80 billion. But, by 2025, they project, NoLo beer could reach $3 billion in retail sales. Chances are, your grocer carries ODouls or low-alcohol Labatt Blue or Budweisers Prohibition. But, write Goldman Sachs analysts, the market has mostly languished until now. The reasons why the market could grow, they argue, are basically fourfold: technological advancements mean NoLo beer actually tastes like beer; consumer interest in moderation; the market drawing from soft drinks and water; and lower cost, because of taxation. Advertisement This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content It tastes better than your grandfathers non-alcoholic beer, said Ted Fleming, the founder and CEO of Partake Brewing. A lot of the momentum behind the category is from millennials and Gen Z who, in some ways, they reject the longstanding message that the alcohol industry was putting out there, which was, you have to drink alcohol to be accepted, to have fun, to be normal. But it remains to be seen what sort of chunk the small players might take out of a market dominated by big brewers. Fleming figures Partake was the trailblazer in the non-alcoholic craft beer industry in Canada. After being hospitalized in 2010 because of Crohns disease, he opted to live, eat and drink healthier, but loved craft beer. When you take something away like drinking a beer you realize how much of a social lubricant it is and how comfortable it makes you feel having a beer versus a water, Fleming explained. Advertisement This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Selection of beers from Partake Brewing. The company was the trailblazer in the non-alcoholic craft beer industry in Canada, founder and CEO Ted Fleming says. Photo by Courtesy Partake Brewing In 2013, he began importing non-alcoholic beer from Europe, and built an online store for it. He then approached several breweries about creating non-alc beer, but was told there was no market in Canada. In hindsight, they were all doing me a favour, which pushed me towards, OK, well, Im going to tackle this myself, Fleming said. Gary Lohin is the brewmaster at Central City Brewers and Distillers in British Columbia. They make Red Racer Street Legal IPA and pilsner. De-alc beer seems to be taking off now, he said. Maybe theres never been a real good product that people liked. There are two ways to make low-booze beer. Non-alcoholic beer uses special yeast that doesnt produce much alcohol, explained Lohin; de-alcoholized beer has the alcohol removed after its brewed. Advertisement This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Its gone through its life and its been a beer, said Lohin. But, the equipment to strip alcohol from a regular beer is expensive, he said, so a smaller brewery that wants to get into it may need to go the non-alcohol way, which may not have as pure a beer taste. Partake produces five varieties of its beer. Central City, at the moment, has just the two, but has been experimenting with a stout. The reviews, so far, have been fantastic, said Lohin. We can do any flavour, really. Luke Chapman, the interim president of Beer Canada, an industry group, said the market is still very small, and accounts for less than two per cent of total beer sales in Canada. During the pandemic, though, sales grew by 60 per cent, Chapman said, and they expect the trend to continue. Definitely a lot of excitement, a lot of innovation and also a lot of consumer interest and demand, Chapman said. Email: [email protected]| Twitter: Share this article in your social network Share this Story: Craft brewers out to make better low booze suds: 'Better than your grandfather's non-alcoholic beer' Copy Link

Google+ Surprise: Futura will launch its own print magazine. A beautiful and exhilarating adventure that we have been working on for months. We wanted to share with you the project in preview ahead of the official launch of its crowdfunding campaign next Monday. today is very big day for future : We unveil our new project prepared in the greatest secrecy of our laboratories, a paper magazine, Yes ! And soon, very soon, youll be able to hold it in your hands: over 200 pages that weve sized step by step in every detail, with original content, surveys, illustrations a real work of a goldsmith. Done with a talented team of journalists, graphic designers, model makers, printers to the greatest delight of our prospective readers. Futura, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, looks forward to opening up to a wider public beyond the region Internet , by launching this original project of a paper magazine with original content. Our motivations have remained the same for two decades: to popularize science, Transmission of knowledge, giving the keys to understanding our world, always with the same wonders and inquisitions that characterize us, Discoveries and scientific news show us this every day: we are living in a great time! Complex too, with immense challenges that are important to understand. This is exactly what we wanted with Futura magazine, where everything is given. for a long time , We stop everything, we think and its not sad (Gabe, lan 01, we need you There are four major issues at the center of the book. four zones which our journalists have discovered with their pens and neurons Delivering in-depth reports, interviews and delicious articles. You will really enjoy yourself! And not only that: an original comic strip, science fiction short stories, add fun experiences to do at home Portraits and exclusive photographs of famous artists adorn this little masterpiece. Editorial work that we are proud to present to you.

Shares of Lemonade have dropped more than 40% year-to-date and nearly 80% from all-time highs. Investors have questioned the company's acquisition of Metromile and its growing loss ratios. Lemonade has conjectured that 2022 will be its "peak year" of losses, but today's risk-averse market is not happy having to wait for profitability improvements. Still, Lemonade is now trading at a very low valuation, and is the most likely of the new-age insurtech companies to thrive. Looking for a helping hand in the market? Members of Daily Tech Download get exclusive ideas and guidance to navigate any climate. Learn More ipopba/iStock via Getty Images Right now, I'd encourage investors to think with a growth mindset and be open to taking on a little bit of risk. In the mere space of a few months, the market's attitude went from a "gung-ho" drive that went all-in on expensive tech stocks, to one that is now gingerly avoiding any growth stock that doesn't have cold, hard earnings to show on the bottom line. Slowly, however, risk appetite appears to be recovering - and investors have a fantastic opportunity to buy into some former high-flyers at a fraction of their former worth. Lemonade ( NYSE: ), in particular, is one major decliner worth watching. This stock is down more than 40% year to date, and nearly 80% relative to all-time highs: Data by YCharts Lemonade is building an all-in-one insurance platform that is much more durable than where it started Now, do note that I have not always been positive on Lemonade. For the majority of its early days as a public company, I expressed skepticism over A) the company's scale and ability to reach profitability, and B) its outrageous valuation. Since then, however, valuation has only crumbled while the company's fundamentals are starting to show through. While it's true that Lemonade has not yet fixed its massive losses, I like the diversification that the company is bringing to the table. In particular, I think Lemonade's acquisition of Metromile, which is now serving as the building block for the insurance offering branded "Lemonade Car", brings Lemonade into a new and huge market. Speaking on the benefits of diversification on the Q4 earnings call CEO Daniel Schreiber noted as follows: As we enter 2022, we find ourselves in an enviable position, having launched pet, life and car in the past 18 months. We believe we have achieved a critical mass in both our technology and our product portfolio. Of course, we have ambitious plans for new products and new technologies for years to come. But for the first time, both pillars are now sufficiently complete to be built upon. This enables us to shift resources from making technology and products to harnessing our technology and products in new ways. That means leveraging our technology to lower our expense ratio through automation and our loss ratio through machine learning while growing our CAC to LTV ratio through cross-selling and bundling. None of this is entirely new. We've been investing in graduation and automation and precision for years, but we are on the cusp of a changing degree that we expect will amount to a change in kind. When we were in monoline business, cross-selling and bundling, perhaps the biggest LTV unlocks were not really available to us and our technology investments were largely consumed by building products. The balance will now shift and we expect that over the coming quarters and years, this shift will take our business to new levels of efficiency, growth and profitability. One upshot is that we project that 2022 will be a year of peak losses with our EBITDA improving in each subsequent year [...] Take our fellow insurtechs on the one hand. At first approximation, every other insurtech company is a single-product business, offering either car or home or life or pet or rented insurance, whereas Lemonade uniquely offers all 5 on a unified platform. While specialization has its advantages, a monoline strategy increases concentration risk, caps LTV, precludes bundling, forcing customers to engage competitors and generally, it means that growth comes exclusively from adding customers rather than from growing them." In other words, other insur-tech companies (including Metromile, which Lemonade swallowed up) failed precisely because they were spending gobs of marketing dollars to induce customers to produce only one insurance contract. Lemonade, however, now has five different products to sell: pet, life, car, home, and renters - with all but the latter two being natural cross-sell opportunities. By gaining more of a customer's wallet share, as well as diversifying the underlying risk in the portfolio across different categories, Lemonade can now build a scalable and eventually hopefully profitable insurance model. I'll repeat something that I've said before in defense of Lemonade: insurance is all about scale, and in investing in new categories, Lemonade can aim to build a new insurance conglomerate that rivals the legacy giants like AIG (

Send email Aegis Living is set to pilot its own staffing agency in a move aimed at saving millions of dollars in workforce expenses and potentially creating a new business line down the road. The Bellevue, Washington-based operator in January plans to launch the new agency in Seattle, where it has 17 communities and five more under development. Aegis expects to pilot the new agency, called Aegis Staffing, for a period of about 12 to 18 months. The agency will exist as a separate entity from Aegis, with its own staffing software and management. While the initial goal of the pilot will be to help with staffing at only Aegis communities in Seattle, CEO Dwayne Clark believes there are opportunities to expand the service to other regions and potentially even other senior living companies down the road. Advertisement The [staffing] philosophy that weve used for years and years and years is going out the window, Clark told Senior Housing News. That usual philosophy entails hiring full-time workers at wage rates that are competitive for their markets, with two days off per week, with some perks and bonuses and benefits. But workers expectations and their priorities related to work-life balance have shifted over the last 18 months, Clark observed. In 2021, Clark estimates that Aegis will end up spending around $10 million to $11 million in agency staffing. But with an in-house staffing agency, he sees a chance to save money on workforce while creating a new revenue stream by leveraging Aegis reputation as a quality senior living company. The company will also gain access to a new flexible trained workforce. Advertisement The decision to launch a staffing agency comes amid intense staffing headwinds for senior living operators across the country. Conditions are such that Clark said, in his 36 years in the industry, he has never seen anything like it although hiring at Aegis has picked up in recent months, he added. Aegis has made headway whittling down its number of open positions in 2021. Over the summer, the operator was facing 450 vacant positions, but as of today, that number is about 250. More generally, Aegis is making good headway on regaining the occupancy lost in 2020 and last year. At the outset of the pandemic, Aegis dipped from an average occupancy of 93% to less than 82%. But by December typically a slow month for move-ins the company was already back to 88% average occupancy. What we have seen in the last four months is like the light switch flipped on, especially in the last two weeks, Clark said. We had a 1% surge in census just last week. This recent occupancy growth is particularly noteworthy given usual seasonal trends, of move-ins slowing around the holidays, he added. Aegis agency pilot Underpinning Aegis Staffing will be a centralized system to deploy workers where they are needed within Aegis portfolio. Although Aegis already employs many seasoned caregivers, the company wont draw from its own workforce to staff the agency. Instead, the company will look to recruit workers from existing staffing agencies and tap other alternative recruiting sources. When recruiting workers from other staffing agencies, Aegis plans to leverage the fact that it is a large company with a stable balance sheet. When faced with a choice between working at Aegis Staffing or a typical mom-and-pop staffing agency, Clark believes the answer is simple and that workers will take the former. The company will also look to recruit people from all walks of life, including recent refugees, retired military personnel and even older adults themselves. Clark gives an example of a stay-at-home parent. While they may not want to work swing shifts five days a week, they may be open to working two days a week while their kids are at school. Thats a workforce that we havent been exposed to, Clark said. While Aegis Staffing workers wont get benefits like full-time employees in Aegis communities do, they will be paid at a higher hourly rate comparable to what other local agencies are paying for staff. To prevent taking employees from other Aegis communities, the operator has mandated that prospective workers must have a break from the company either three months or six months before they can work at the staffing agency. What we dont want to do is just shift our people over from working in our buildings, causing disruption, Clark said. Initially, Aegis Staffing will meet the operators own needs in Seattle, where Aegis has a large concentration of communities, with workers being kept to one location as much as possible. But down the road, Clark believes there will be opportunities to work with other senior living operators. It could be a $30 million, $40 million business pretty easily, Clark said. At a recent senior living industry conference in Santa Barbara, California, Clark asked other attendees about their experience using staffing agencies and got a range of responses, most complaining about poor training or a lack of sophistication. Once Clark mentioned Aegis was piloting a staffing service that could be offered at a similar or even lower rate than other agencies, they were all over it. I dont think theyre going to look at us from a competitive standpoint as much as a resource, Clark said. Theyre going to look at their current situation and go, Hey, this is not very good, and if you can solve this problem, thats interesting. Occupancy comeback Staffing is just one challenge facing senior living operators at the moment, and Clark believes that providers must be open about sharing their challenges as well as their victories. I think thats one of the pivots that we have to make as an industry, is to be very transparent, honest about the challenges we face, whether thats in staffing, whether its supply chain issues, whether its, our occupancy has been low, and were trying to get it up, he said. You have to be transparent about that, because thats the only way you win consumer confidence back. While the big challenge of the moment is staffing, the occupancy story is a brighter one for Aegis. The company is not back to normal, but has seen huge, huge traffic, particularly in the two buildings that opened in the last six months. One of the communities open for four months so far is $2.5 million ahead of budget, while the other open for six months is $1.2 million ahead of budget, according to Clark. Aegis senior living residents and their families are also more willing to pay additional community fees and higher rates than they were just two years ago, he has observed. This is a view shared by other industry executives, such as Brookdale Senior Living CEO (NYSE: BKD) Cindy Baier, who believes 2022 will be a year of rate and occupancy growth for the industry. At the same time, the pandemic has muted new development and construction, which Clark believes will be a tailwind for further occupancy growth in the months ahead. I think there is going to be more demand, which is goin

Staff This bio-tech company is innovating Maine Black Bear alumni, faculty, staff, and students are among Maines most productive innovators and entrepreneurs. This months edition of our Innovators of UMaine series showcases Neuright, a Maine-based biotech company co-founded by Kristy Townsend 02 Ph.D. (above right), and Magdalena Blaszkiewicz 19G, Ph.D. (center). The company is developing a medical device that will aid in the diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy, specifically the small-fiber neuropathy that can manifest through sensations such as pins-and-needles, numbness, and tingling. Peripheral neuropathy is common in patients with diabetes and those who are undergoing chemotherapy treatments, but the condition also occurs without obvious cause, and is stubbornly difficult to diagnose, Townsend and Blaszkiewicz say. The pair, working with collaborators at UMaine including Rosemary Smith, professor of electrical and chemical engineering (above left); Leonard Kass, associate professor of biological sciences; Nuri Emanetoglu, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering; and Ali Abedi, professor of electrical and computer engineering, have developed a microneedle electrode array thats designed to record nerve activity. The goal is to create a functional diagnostic tool for aging and diabetes-related small fiber neuropathy. Neuright evolved out of Blaszkiewiczs Ph.D. research in the Townsend Lab at UMaine. The founders developed a plan for commercialization through UMaines MIRTA Accelerator program, and Neuright is headquartered at the Upstart Center for Entrepreneurship. Now based at Ohio State, the Townsend Lab maintains close ties with research collaborators at UMaine and Neurights founders say they are committed to growing the company in Maine. This month, Bear Tracks had a chance to catch up with the founders, who are wrapping up preclinical trials in mice (all conducted at UMaine with strong research support from undergraduate students) and preparing for clinical testing in humans. BT: What was the inspiration for your innovation? KT: This really came out of Magdas Ph.D. research in my lab when I was faculty at UMaine. We were investigating the nerves in the adipose tissue, or fat tissue, thats under the skin, and how those change with obesity, diabetes, and aging. We found that the nerve density is reduced, indicating probable nerve death and neuropathy in the adipose. We wanted a tool to be able to measure functionally, that the nerves were not as active as they should be, and then look at what implications that would have for metabolic health, and health of our fat tissue, but there was just no way to do it. Its really hard to measure the function of the nerves in adipose we can look at molecular markers, and that sort of indicates how healthy and how functional they are, but theyre indirect measures. We assembled a team at UMaine and started to get prototypes together and began recording. At the time, we didnt think this was something that could be commercializable, or that it should be, but we were invited to take part in the first cohort of the MIRTA accelerator program at UMaine, and we did. What we learned was that our research needed to measure the function of these nerves in patients with neuropathy matched a clinical diagnostic need, and by developing a commercialization strategy and a spin-off company, we could help the technology be developed and hopefully become useful for patients. BT: How will your innovation impact people? MB: Through [customer discovery in] the MIRTA program, we came to understand that physicians who are trying to diagnose small-fiber peripheral neuropathy are struggling with the tools available. Theyre having to use multiple tools and put patients through a battery of testing to get a final diagnosis, which is often a diagnosis of exclusion. For a patient who is experiencing pain, numbness, tingling and loss of sensation, the process is harrowing and doesnt always result in a definitive answer. Some patients spend years trying to get a diagnosis, and early-stage cases can be missed because existing methods cant detect reduced nerve function. Right now, there is no cure for peripheral neuropathy, but there are intervention measures that could slow the progress of the disease if it can be identified sooner. This technology would help patients get to a diagnosis faster and pursue treatment earlier. While clinicians will use the test first and make the diagnosis officially, were trying to be very patient centric in our design because its patients who want and need this technology to reach a more reliable answer even if there isnt an easy treatment. BT: What are your goals for your innovation? Where do you see it five years from now? MB: Five years from now, we hope to have been cleared by the FDA for marketing so we can have this device in clinics being used by physicians. We want to get the first phase of our concept out there as a diagnostic tool, but then continue evolving the platform. We see the device potentially being used to provide treatment or investigate whether certain treatments would work. We also hope to be able to collect neurological signature data from patients to better understand whats causing these neuropathies. Those data could help other researchers come up with more targeted therapies for the different types of peripheral neuropathy. So, as were getting the first iteration of the idea commercialized and out the door, were also going to be working on the next evolution to focus on treatment and understanding the cause of the disease by using our microneedle array to collect data that will help us get to biomarkers and biosignatures. BT: How do you see innovation in biotech benefitting Maine? KT: Im also on the board of directors for the Bioscience Association of Maine and we recently undertook a big data collection effort around what the biotech and bioscience space looks like in Maine. This is a growing sector of Maines economy and we have a lot of talent that can be leveraged. Not just for academic spin-out companies like ours, but attracting people to come to Maine and to collaborate with universities or collaborate with other small biotechs. Maine is a state where its cheaper to set up shop, but you still have the proximity to Boston. Were committed to keeping Neuright in Maine not just because we have strong connections here and we love Maine and want an excuse to come back, but because it really is a good place for a small biotech business. We also hope to have our device manufactured in Maine because it has all the infrastructure for medical device manufacturing. I was born in Maine, I was raised in Maine, Im a Maine proponent. After seeing the data, I do think Maine is a great place to grow or start or move a small company like ours. NOTE: The Innovators of UMaine series is supported by a grant to the Alumni Association from the Maine Technology Institute.

A- Este Medical Group The skin and hair care industry has always been a tough ground for most companies. This is because there are tons of industry-leading companies that are battling to take care of the needs of their clients. While some companies are fully committed to formulating amazing care products, other skin & hair specialistsare relying on various advanced procedures to proffer different skin and hair care solutions. Consequently, every company has to go the extra mile to continue satisfying the needs of its numerous clients. To cater to the needs of the clients, Este Medical Group has been work all around the cloth to revolutionize the industry. The company has been instrumental in revolutionizing cosmetic and health care services around the globe. Backed by the power of technology and science, this international skin and hair company focuses on bringing great improvement to the industry. 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n/a n/a In the 26 weeks to 2 October, adjusted pre-tax profit dipped 2.9% to 46.4m, with revenue down 6.5% to 394.1m. Trading profit fell 12.2% to 57.8m and adjusted earnings per share were 3.8% lower at 4.4p. Branded revenue fell 6.1% compared to the previous year, "due to lapping effect of exceptional pandemic-related volumes," the company said. On a two-year basis, however, adjusted pre-tax profit was up 46.3% and revenue was 7.5% higher. Premier said: "The group enters the second half of the year with strong momentum. It has a series of exciting brand plans, and with expansion into more new categories, it is well placed to deliver further strategic progress, it said. "It continues to successfully manage and navigate through industry wide challenges across the supply chain and has robust plans in place to respond to them. The group will benefit from substantially lower interest costs from its earnings enhancing refinancing and is on track to deliver against its profit expectations for the full year." At0830 GMT, the shares were down 6% at 107.28p. Advertising